Erfang Decoction

Erfang Decoction,“Crane-Knee Wind” (Hexi Feng) results from exposure to cold and dampness following dysentery, or from wading through water or walking on frost, leading to pain and numbness in both feet—as if being cut by a knife or bitten by a tiger—with swelling of the knee joints and an inability to walk.

Formulas Name : Erfang Decoction

Chinese Name : 二防饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of white atractylodes, 1 qian of astragalus, 5 fen of licorice (roasted),Chuan Gui 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian, Shaoyao 1 qian, Shu Dihuang 1 qian, Fangfeng 7 fen, Fangji 7 fen, Qianghuo 7 fen, Niuxi 7 fen, Duzhong (stir-fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Beixie 1 qian, Fuzi (soaked in a child’s urine for 3 days, peel and navel removed) 7 fen (1 qian in winter).

Source

*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 3.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and prepare as a single dose.

Benefits

“Crane-Knee Wind” (Hexi Feng) results from exposure to cold and dampness following dysentery, or from wading through water or walking on frost, leading to pain and numbness in both feet—as if being cut by a knife or bitten by a tiger—with swelling of the knee joints and an inability to walk.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

Erfang Decoction,*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 3.,“Crane-Knee Wind” (Hexi Feng) results from exposure to cold and dampness following dysentery, or from wading through water or walking on frost, leading to pain and numbness in both feet—as if being cut by a knife or bitten by a tiger—with swelling of the knee joints and an inability to walk.

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