Can Hei Shun Pian treat periarthritis of the shoulder?

Apr 03, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can, to some extent, assist in the treatment of periarthritis of the shoulder. If the periarthritis of the shoulder is caused by invasion of wind-cold-damp pathogenic factors, especially in patients with symptoms such as aversion to cold, fear of cold, and joint pain, following the guidance of a physician to appropriately use Heishunpian in combination with other medications can help remove cold-dampness from the body, alleviate pain, and thus provide certain adjunctive therapeutic benefits for periarthritis of the shoulder.

Generally speaking, Hei Shun Pian (Black顺Pian) can, to some extent, assist in the treatment of periarthritis of the shoulder. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Hei Shun Pian, also known as processed Aconiti Lateralis Radix, is a herb with a hot nature and a pungent and sweet taste, entering the heart, kidney, and spleen meridians. It has effects of restoring yang to rescue from collapse, supplementing fire to assist yang, and dispersing cold to relieve pain. For periarthritis of the shoulder caused by invasion of wind-cold-damp pathogenic factors, especially in patients presenting with symptoms such as aversion to cold, fear of coldness, and joint pain, following a doctor's guidance to use an appropriate amount of Hei Shun Pian in combination with other herbs such as Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi) and Ginger (Shengjiang) may help eliminate cold-dampness from the body, alleviate pain, promote blood circulation, and thus provide certain auxiliary therapeutic effects for periarthritis of the shoulder.

However, for individuals with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, using Hei Shun Pian, which has warming properties, may exacerbate symptoms, so it is not recommended in such cases. Additionally, due to its strong blood-activating effect, taking Hei Shun Pian during pregnancy may lead to miscarriage or premature labor, so it should be contraindicated for pregnant women. Moreover, Hei Shun Pian has certain toxicity, and overdose may cause poisoning reactions. Therefore, the dosage must be strictly controlled and used under the guidance of a doctor.

It is recommended that patients with periarthritis of the shoulder keep the shoulder area warm, avoid excessive fatigue and shoulder injuries, and maintain good posture and lifestyle habits to promote recovery from the condition.

View All

Is a physical therapy device effective for shoulder periarthritis?

In general, the effectiveness of a physical therapy device for shoulder periarthritis depends on the stage of the condition. It is usually effective during the remission phase, but may have limited benefit or even cause discomfort during the acute phase. To maximize the therapeutic effect and maintain shoulder health, it is recommended to first determine the current stage of shoulder periarthritis and then select an appropriate type of physical therapy device. Daily activities should avoid overuse or excessive strain on the shoulder.