Which two herbs are used to resolve Wind-Damp Bi?

• A. Fang Feng & Qiang Huo
• B. Jing Jie & Fang Feng
• C. Bai Zhi & Qiang Huo
• D. Wei Ling Xian & Du Huo

Answer: (A)

Wind-Damp Bi arises when wind and dampness invade the body and obstruct the meridians, causing joint pain and stiffness. To resolve this pattern, you want herbs that both dispel wind and clear dampness to free the channels.

Fang Feng is a classic wind-dispelling herb that helps release the exterior wind and move wind through the meridians, addressing the Bi component by opening up the channels. Qiang Huo is especially effective at dispelling dampness and addressing pain in the body, particularly along the channels of the limbs and back. Put together, they cover the two crucial angles of Wind-Damp Bi: releasing wind to remove the invading factor and drying or moving dampness to relieve obstruction and pain. This pairing is therefore the best match for resolving Wind-Damp Bi.

Other herbs on the list can release wind or treat Bi in different contexts, but they don’t form the most direct, complementary combination for Wind-Damp Bi as Fang Feng with Qiang Huo.