Duhuo-Xuduan Decoction

Duhuo-Xuduan Decoction,For kidney qi deficiency resulting from sleeping on a cold, damp surface or exposure to drafts, leading to lower back pain that does not resolve easily; over time, the condition spreads to the legs and knees, causing cold-induced numbness, pain, weakness, heaviness, and stiffness; or hemiplegia; or pain and cramping in the lower back and legs, with heaviness, tightness, and sharp pain in the legs.

Formulas Name : Duhuo-Xuduan Decoction

Chinese Name : 独活续断汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Duhuo, 2 liang of Xuduan, 2 liang of Duzhong, 2 liang of Guixin, 2 liang of Fangfeng, 3 liang of Chuanxiong, 2 liang of Niuxi, 2 liang of Xixin, 3 liang of Qin Jiao, 3 liang of Poria, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Danggui, 2 liang of White Peony Root, 3 liang of Dried Rehmannia, 3 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 17 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For kidney qi deficiency resulting from sleeping on a cold, damp surface or exposure to drafts, leading to lower back pain that does not resolve easily; over time, the condition spreads to the legs and knees, causing cold-induced numbness, pain, weakness, heaviness, and stiffness; or hemiplegia; or pain and cramping in the lower back and legs, with heaviness, tightness, and sharp pain in the legs.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou of water down to 3 sheng, and divide into 3 doses. Keep warm and rest; avoid exposure to cold. It is advisable to take the leaves of the Eupatorium plant, char them over a fire, spread them thickly on the bed, and lie on them while they are still hot; replace them as soon as they cool. In winter, use the roots; pound them and boil them thoroughly before use.

Note

Avoid wild mustard, raw scallions, raw vegetables, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and vinegar-based foods.

Duhuo-Xuduan Decoction,Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 17 of *Wai Tai*.,For kidney qi deficiency resulting from sleeping on a cold, damp surface or exposure to drafts, leading to lower back pain that does not resolve easily; over time, the condition spreads to the legs and knees, causing cold-induced numbness, pain, weakness, heaviness, and stiffness; or hemiplegia; or pain and cramping in the lower back and legs, with heaviness, tightness, and sharp pain in the legs.

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