Aconite and Eight Herbs Decoction

Aconite and Eight Herbs Decoction,For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome with unbearable pain in the joints of the limbs; for sores and ulcers with depletion of yang qi, aversion to cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, accompanied by cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Eight Herbs Decoction

Chinese Name : 附子八物汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Aconite, 3 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Peony Root, 3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Licorice, 3 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 4 liang of White Atractylodes (in one formula, omit Cinnamon Bark and use 2 liang of Dried Rehmannia).

Source

Formula from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 8); name cited in *San Yin* (Vol. 3).

Benefits

For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome with unbearable pain in the joints of the limbs; for sores and ulcers with depletion of yang qi, aversion to cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, accompanied by cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; take 3 doses daily.

Aconite and Eight Herbs Decoction,Formula from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 8); name cited in *San Yin* (Vol. 3).,For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome with unbearable pain in the joints of the limbs; for sores and ulcers with depletion of yang qi, aversion to cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, accompanied by cold extremities.

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