Externally applied powdery Chinese herbal medicine plaster for treating bone spur hyperosteogeny and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of plaster production and preparation, in particular to a Chinese herbal medicine plaster for treating bone spurs of cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, knee joints and heels and hyperosteogeny and a preparation method of the Chinese herbal medicine plaster, and particularly relates to an externally-applied powdery Chinese herbal medicine plaster for treating bone spurs and hyperosteogeny and a preparation method of the externally-applied powdery Chinese herbal medicine plaster for treating bone spurs and hyperosteogeny. The plaster is simple in overall component composition and low in preparation cost, all the medicine components have a synergistic effect, the exertion of the medicine effect can be effectively enhanced, medicine absorption is improved, and the plaster has an obvious treatment effect on bone spurs of all bone joint parts; the adverse toxic and side effects of some oral medicines on the liver and kidney of a patient can be avoided, and the traditional Chinese medicine composition is suitable for a wide range of people. The external application powdery Chinese herbal medicine plaster for bone spur hyperosteogeny prepared by the invention is suitable for symptoms of patients, hyperosteogeny, numbness and pain of limbs, bone penetrating powder and softening, bone spur efficacy, blood stasis removal, pain relief and collateral dredging, and the curative effect of curing bone spur is really achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of plaster production and preparation technology, and particularly to traditional Chinese medicine plasters for treating cervical spondylosis, thoracic spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, knee joint, heel spurs, and bone hyperplasia, as well as their preparation methods, especially external powdered traditional Chinese medicine plasters for treating bone spurs and bone hyperplasia and their preparation methods. Background Technology

[0002] Bone spurs are a form of bone hyperplasia. With age, degenerative changes in the joints can also cause bone spurs, negatively impacting bone health and daily life. Furthermore, bone spurs are also associated with age, overuse, trauma, and poor posture. Currently, in the early stages, oral painkillers are generally used to relieve symptoms. Local physical therapy or hot compresses can also alleviate the discomfort caused by bone spurs.

[0003] There are two main treatment methods for bone spurs: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Since surgical treatment of bone spurs requires the removal of the growing bone spurs, there are risks involved in the specific surgical procedure. The degree of risk depends on factors such as the location of the bone spur growth. If the area around the bone spur is not densely populated with nerves and blood vessels, the risk is relatively small. However, if the area is densely populated, the risk is greater.

[0004] Because surgical treatment carries certain risks, conservative drug treatment is usually used to treat bone spurs. Among these, applying medicated plasters is the most common treatment method. Currently, there are various medicated plasters available to assist in the treatment of bone spurs.

[0005] For example, patent document CN201910512812.7 discloses a plaster made of traditional Chinese medicine for treating bone spurs and lumbar disc herniation. It contains more than a dozen main ingredients, resulting in a high overall cost. Furthermore, its preparation process reveals that the main steps include: First, taking Dipsacus asper, earthworm, myrrh, Drynaria fortunei, Corydalis yanhusuo, Eupolyphaga sinensis, licorice, whole scorpion, raw rhubarb, Sichuan pepper, and Momordica cochinchinensis; removing the shell from the Momordica cochinchinensis, cutting the inner kernel into thin strips, and then adding it to the above ingredients; then adding Dioscorea nipponica and dried ginger... Set aside the slices; set aside the vinegar separately... Step 7: Put the medicinal oil obtained in step 6 into an aluminum pot, add 334g of litharge, soak for 20 minutes, stir well with a wooden stick, heat the aluminum pot over low heat, and continue to simmer over low heat until the yellow medicinal oil turns black, until the medicinal oil becomes a paste and shrinks to about 1000g. Remove from heat and let cool before use; Step 8: Add 150-400g of vinegar to the paste obtained in step 7, and simmer over low heat until the water in the vinegar is used up to obtain the finished medicine. Apply 20g of the finished medicine to one side of a medicinal cloth to obtain a plaster, etc.

[0006] The plasters in the aforementioned prior art patents have a relatively complex overall preparation process and high cost. The complex components may pose a significant risk of allergic reactions when used by people with sensitive constitutions.

[0007] Therefore, by analyzing the shortcomings of existing plasters, the applicant found that its technical solution has certain advantages over traditional plaster products. Thus, the applicant hereby proposes a traditional Chinese medicine plaster for treating cervical spondylosis, thoracic spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, knee joint, heel spurs, and bone hyperplasia, as well as its preparation method, in order to better solve the shortcomings of existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0008] To solve one of the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, comprising the following components in parts by weight: 1 kg of alum, 1 kg of Kochia scoparia fruit, and a certain amount of edible vinegar, wherein the edible vinegar is used as an excipient and plays a harmonizing role.

[0009] This invention also provides a method for preparing a topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, characterized by comprising the following steps: S1: First, pour 1 kg of alum into the large pot; S2: Heat over high heat and boil the alum in the pot; S3: After the alum has completely dissolved, adjust the heat to a simmer. Then, add 1 kg of Kochia scoparia seeds to the pot while the heat is simmering. S4: Stir continuously in the pot until the alum and Kochia scoparia are completely and evenly mixed. S5: Once the alum and Kochia scoparia seeds in the pot are completely and evenly mixed, reduce the heat to low and continue heating. S6: After heating is complete, remove the internal Chinese herbal medicine mixture from the pot; S7: Place the obtained Chinese herbal medicine mixture in a large basin and wait for the mixture to cool down. S8: After the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture has cooled, it is pulverized into powder using a pulverizer to obtain a powdered herbal plaster for external application.

[0010] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that in step S2, the time for heating over high heat and boiling the alum in the pot is 10 minutes.

[0011] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that in step S5, when adjusting to a low heat state and continuing to heat, the heating time is 5 minutes.

[0012] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that when the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture is cooled and then pulverized into powder using a pulverizer, the particle size range of the powder is controlled to be 0.002mm-0.02mm.

[0013] Preferably, any of the above solutions further includes the following steps: Apply an appropriate amount of powder to the herbal plaster and mix it with edible vinegar to form a paste; When ready for use, apply it externally to the affected joint area and seal it on the skin surface with a custom-made plaster to obtain a topical powdered herbal plaster.

[0014] In any of the above options, it is preferred that when an appropriate amount of powdered herbal plaster is taken and mixed with edible vinegar to form a paste, the amount of powdered herbal plaster used is 15 grams (3 qian).

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The overall composition of this plaster is simple and the preparation cost is low. At the same time, the synergistic effect of each drug component can effectively enhance the efficacy and improve the absorption of the drug, and has a significant therapeutic effect on bone spurs in various bone and joint areas.

[0016] 2. The topical powdered herbal plaster involved in this invention has simple ingredients and no toxic side effects. It can avoid the adverse toxic side effects on the liver and kidneys of some oral medications and is suitable for a wide range of people.

[0017] 3. The external powdered herbal plaster for bone spurs and osteophytes prepared in this invention is suitable for patients' symptoms, including bone hyperplasia, numbness and pain in the limbs, softening of bone spurs, bone spur efficacy, blood stasis and pain relief, and unblocking of nerves, truly achieving the therapeutic effect of curing bone spurs. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention more clearly, and are therefore only examples and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Example: A topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, comprising the following components in parts by weight: 1 kg alum, 1 kg Kochia scoparia fruit, and a certain amount of edible vinegar, wherein the edible vinegar is used as an excipient and serves a harmonizing effect.

[0020] Using vinegar to mix can reduce the toxicity of substances and also makes it easier to quickly mix powdered ingredients into a paste for use.

[0021] This invention also provides a method for preparing a topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, characterized by comprising the following steps: S1: First, pour 1 kg of alum into the large pot; S2: Heat over high heat and boil the alum in the pot; S3: After the alum has completely dissolved, adjust the heat to a simmer. Then, add 1 kg of Kochia scoparia seeds to the pot while the heat is simmering. S4: Stir continuously in the pot until the alum and Kochia scoparia are completely and evenly mixed. S5: Once the alum and Kochia scoparia seeds in the pot are completely and evenly mixed, reduce the heat to low and continue heating. The purpose of mixing alum and Kochia scoparia evenly is to allow the two important ingredients to blend better and achieve a synergistic effect.

[0022] S6: After heating is complete, remove the internal Chinese herbal medicine mixture from the pot; S7: Place the obtained Chinese herbal medicine mixture in a large basin and wait for the mixture to cool down. S8: After the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture has cooled, it is pulverized into powder using a pulverizer to obtain a powdered herbal plaster for external application.

[0023] Adding a support powder to the Chinese medicine makes it easier for the medicine to be better distributed and diffused into the skin and joint tissues when applied to the affected area, thus improving the efficacy of the medicine.

[0024] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that in step S2, the alum in the pot is heated over high heat and boiled for 10 minutes. A reasonable boiling time can better control the medicine to be in a reasonable state and prevent the medicine from not being completely melted or charred.

[0025] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that in step S5, when adjusting to a low heat state and continuing to heat, the heating time is 5 minutes.

[0026] Continuing to heat over a low flame allows the fully mixed Chinese herbal medicine mixture to remain simmered over a low flame, improving the thoroughness of the mixing.

[0027] In any of the above schemes, it is preferred that when the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture is cooled and then pulverized into powder using a pulverizer, the particle size range of the powder is controlled to be 0.002mm-0.02mm.

[0028] Setting the appropriate particle size ensures that the medication can better contact the skin when prepared as a paste, thus improving the therapeutic effect.

[0029] In any of the above embodiments, it is preferred to further include the following steps: take an appropriate amount of powdered herbal plaster and mix it with edible vinegar to form a paste; when ready for use, apply it to the affected joint area and seal it on the skin surface with a custom-made plaster to obtain a powdered herbal plaster.

[0030] In any of the above options, it is preferred that when an appropriate amount of powdered herbal plaster is taken and mixed with edible vinegar to form a paste, the amount of powdered herbal plaster used is 15 grams (3 qian).

[0031] When using this product, first take 3 qian (approximately 15 grams) of powdered herbal plaster and mix it with edible vinegar to form a paste. Apply the paste to the affected joint and seal it onto the skin with a custom-made plaster patch. The dosage is as follows: apply once a day and remove after six hours. A course of treatment is 15 days. The treatment course should be adjusted based on the patient's constitution and the severity of the disease. During the six hours of application, minimize activity to prevent the plaster from seeping out and allowing the skin to breathe, thereby achieving the desired therapeutic effect.

[0032] If redness, itching, or allergic reactions occur after several applications of the medication, continue applying it the following day to improve the symptoms of redness and itching.

[0033] The following are some real case studies of patients treated with this plaster: Case 1: Patient gender: female, age: 68 years old. Before the consultation, the X-ray showed obvious bone hyperplasia on both the upper and lower parts of her heel. According to the patient's brief description, she has had the disease for more than 10 years. She has difficulty walking and has obvious needle-like pain in the heel. In recent years, she has tried a variety of internal and external medications without any effective treatment. She came to seek treatment here.

[0034] Patients should arrange medication according to their own physical condition. The appropriate time for application of the ointment (at night) is to prepare the ointment before resting and apply it to the heel joint. Cover the application area with plastic wrap and medical tape. During the application period, try to avoid preventing the ointment from seeping in and being airtight to prevent it from falling off. Remove the ointment before getting out of bed in the morning and clean the skin area. One course of treatment is 15 days, with one application per day for 9 to 11 hours. The medication should be arranged according to the patient's physical condition. During treatment, if redness, itching, or allergic reactions occur, apply medication every other day. This was denied in the patient's own description. During the third course of treatment, the affected joint area had obvious soreness and swelling. The patient could walk and move independently for a short time. The previous difficulty in movement has been significantly reduced, and the patient can walk and stand for a longer period of time. Based on the patient's X-ray and condition analysis, the treatment has achieved a temporary effective effect. It is necessary to continue the medication for three more courses as a basic consolidation. From the beginning to the end of the treatment, the patient used six courses of medication. After three months, the patient could walk and stand without obvious pain or needle-like sensations. The X-ray images after six courses of medication showed that the bone spurs in the heel were no longer visible. The previous hard bone hyperplasia has been completely softened and repositioned after the medication, and there is no further stimulation of the surrounding nerve lesions or soft tissue contusion.

[0035] Case 2: (Knee osteophytes, bone hyperplasia) Patient gender: Female, age: 56 years old. She described experiencing significant pain and soreness in her knee joint when going up and down stairs, difficulty squatting and standing, and a creaking sound in the affected joint. She brought an early X-ray from the hospital, which showed obvious bone hyperplasia lesions along the interosseous space below the patella. According to the patient, she had been suffering from this condition for 5 years without treatment, but the pain had become unbearable in the past year. She sought treatment here after seeking professional help. After diagnosis, medication was prescribed based on the patient's constitution. The treatment course was 15 days, with the ointment applied once a day for 6 hours each time. The ointment was prepared before bedtime and applied to the affected interosseous space of the patella. Around the gap, in an area about two fingers' width in size, spread the ointment, wrap it with plastic wrap and medical tape, and avoid movement as much as possible to prevent the ointment from falling off, allowing air to pass through, or seeping into the skin. Remember the time; remove it after six hours and clean the skin. If redness, itching, or allergic reactions occur, apply it every other day. The medication should be arranged reasonably according to the patient's constitution. After two courses of treatment, the patient reported that the pain was much more severe than before when squatting and standing. After two courses of treatment, the pain and soreness symptoms were relieved. According to the patient's X-ray images, further treatment was needed. After three courses of treatment, the patient reported that there was no obvious pain in the affected knee joint, and there has been no recurrence of pain symptoms to date.

[0036] Case 3: (Symptoms of the 7 joints of the cervical spine; bone hyperplasia, bone spurs) Patient gender: Male, age: 42 years old. He came seeking treatment and described experiencing dizziness, numbness in his hands, and a clicking sound in his cervical spine during head movements. He also experienced significant shoulder pain. To prevent misdiagnosis and considering the two symptoms, the patient could raise his arm parallel to the ground, but this did not confirm it was frozen shoulder. The patient brought CT scans showing bone hyperplasia lesions and posterior extension of bone spurs at the 3rd to 6th cervical vertebrae, and narrowing of the intervertebral space. According to the patient, the condition had persisted for three months, affecting his daily life and work. The CT scans showed significant bone hyperplasia at the joints, and the lesions appeared to have been present for several years. After diagnosis, medication was prescribed according to his physical condition, with application time (ideally during the day) and other factors considered based on the patient's lifestyle and work schedule. The medication should be applied at a reasonable time. If the patient's hair is too long, it needs to be trimmed in advance. The application site is parallel to the shoulder, starting from the Dazhui acupoint, and extending upwards to the ear, with a width of three finger widths. One course of treatment is 15 days, with one application per day. Remove the medication after six hours and clean the skin. If redness, itching, or allergic reactions occur, discontinue application every other day. After one course of treatment, the patient reported that the symptoms had been significantly relieved, but the symptoms of numbness in the hands and dizziness had not yet been relieved. Further diagnosis revealed that continued medication treatment was necessary, extending the treatment time to three courses. After this, the patient reported no shoulder pain, dizziness, or numbness in the hands, showing significant improvement. Further examination to confirm a cure revealed that the bone hyperplasia and bone spurs had protruded, and the lesions showed significant changes and improvement compared to previous CT scans.

[0037] Case 4: (Bone hyperplasia and osteophytes in the five lumbar vertebrae) Patient gender: Female, age: 65 years old. The patient reported experiencing severe pain in the affected lumbar vertebrae, making it difficult to straighten or bend over. She also experienced numbness and soreness extending from the Huantiao acupoint down the outer side of her leg, with significant nerve conduction and sensory symptoms. An MRI scan confirmed significant bone hyperplasia and osteophytes in the L2-L5 vertebral joints, with visible lesions along the upper, lower, and posterior edges of the vertebral bodies. Changes were also observed in the intervertebral foramina and severe alterations in the physiological curvature of the joints. The patient stated that she had suffered from this condition for over 10 years, repeatedly seeking treatment from various doctors without achieving the desired results. Her family had initially considered surgery, but due to her advanced age and the risks and complications, she sought treatment here. Based on the imaging findings and her physical condition, a reasonable medication regimen was prescribed, including topical application of ointments. The optimal time for application is during the day. A course of treatment, determined by diagnosis, is 15 days. Apply once a day, removing the ointment six hours after application and cleaning the skin thoroughly. Minimize activity during application to prevent the ointment from slipping off and changing position, allowing for ventilation and preventing leakage. Apply to the lumbar vertebrae 2-5, covering an area four fingers wide vertically and nine fingers wide horizontally, with the center point along the upper edge of the hip bone. Redness, itching, or allergic reactions during application are normal. Depending on individual constitution, apply every other day. After four courses of treatment, the patient reported significant improvement in lower back pain and improved vertebral mobility when bending or straightening the back. However, leg numbness and soreness were not yet effectively relieved. Diagnosis revealed severe disc herniation causing spinal stenosis. With the patient's consent, treatment was continued. After four more courses of treatment, the patient reported the disappearance of leg numbness and soreness.

[0038] As can be seen from the components and preparation method of the present invention, the ointment of the present invention has low preparation cost, no toxic side effects, no skin irritation, and has a good softening and healing rate for bone hyperplasia and bone spurs (without rheumatism or joint inflammation). It can be effectively applied to the knee joint, heel joint, cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and other joints of the human body.

[0039] This plaster has a simple overall composition and low preparation cost. The synergistic effect of its components effectively enhances efficacy and improves drug absorption, resulting in significant therapeutic effects on bone spurs in various joint areas. The external powdered herbal plaster involved in this invention has simple ingredients and no toxic side effects, avoiding the adverse effects on the liver and kidneys caused by some oral medications. It is suitable for a wide range of people. The external powdered herbal plaster for bone spurs and osteophytes prepared in this invention is suitable for patients with symptoms such as bone hyperplasia, limb numbness and pain, softening and softening, bone spur efficacy, blood stasis relief, pain relief, and nerve unblocking, truly achieving a curative effect on bone spurs.

[0040] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, any alternative improvements or transformations made to the implementation of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] Any aspects of this invention not described in detail are well-known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, characterized in that: The ingredients include the following components in parts by weight: 1 kg of alum, 1 kg of Kochia scoparia fruit, and a certain amount of edible vinegar, wherein the edible vinegar is used as an auxiliary ingredient and plays a harmonizing role.

2. A method for preparing a topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: First, pour 1 kg of alum into the large pot; S2: Heat over high heat and boil the alum in the pot; S3: After the alum has completely dissolved, adjust the heat to a simmer. Then, add 1 kg of Kochia scoparia seeds to the pot while the heat is simmering. S4: Stir continuously in the pot until the alum and Kochia scoparia are completely and evenly mixed. S5: Once the alum and Kochia scoparia seeds in the pot are completely and evenly mixed, reduce the heat to low and continue heating. S6: After heating is complete, remove the internal Chinese herbal medicine mixture from the pot; S7: Place the obtained Chinese herbal medicine mixture in a large basin and wait for the mixture to cool down. S8: After the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture has cooled, it is pulverized into powder using a pulverizer to obtain a powdered herbal plaster for external application.

3. The method for preparing the topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes according to claim 2, characterized in that: In step S2, the alum in the pot is heated over high heat and boiled for 10 minutes.

4. The method for preparing the topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes according to claim 3, characterized in that: In step S5, when the heat is adjusted to a low simmer and the heating continues, the heating time is 5 minutes.

5. The method for preparing the topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicine mixture is cooled and then pulverized into powder using a pulverizer, the particle size should be controlled within the range of 0.002mm-0.02mm.

6. The topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes the following steps: Apply an appropriate amount of powder to the herbal plaster and mix it with edible vinegar to form a paste; When ready for use, apply it externally to the affected joint area and seal it on the skin surface with a custom-made plaster to obtain a topical powdered herbal plaster.

7. The topical powdered herbal plaster for treating bone spurs and osteophytes according to claim 6, characterized in that: When applying an appropriate amount of powdered herbal plaster and mixing it with edible vinegar to form a paste, the amount of powdered herbal plaster used is 15 grams.