Wind-cold-damp obstruction

Wind-cold-damp obstruction" is a syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine characterized by pain, swelling, and restricted movement in the muscles and joints due to the invasion of external wind, cold, and dampness. The syndrome conceptually corresponds to conditions such as arthritis and musculoskeletal pain. It is not used in molecular or biomedical science to designate a gene, protein, receptor, or other druggable target. Instead, it guides diagnosis and holistic treatment strategies in TCM, using combinations of herbal formulas and interventions aimed at expelling pathogenic influences, warming the body, and restoring the flow of Qi and Blood.

Other names

Wind-cold-damp Bi syndromeWind-cold-damp painful obstructionBi syndromePainful Obstruction SyndromeCold damp obstruction

Dispel wind, scatter cold, resolve dampness, warm channels, promote Qi and Blood movement (TCM actions; not molecular mechanisms)