Achyranthes and Papaya Decoction

Achyranthes and Papaya Decoction,Liver deficiency compounded by seasonal influences; dryness and dampness are particularly pronounced, causing tightness and pain in the flanks extending to the lower abdomen, deafness, red eyes, coughing and retching, and pain in the shoulders, back, buttocks, genital area, thighs, knees, hips, calves, and shins.

Formulas Name : Achyranthes and Papaya Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛膝木瓜汤

Drug Formulation

Achyranthes root (soaked in wine) 1 liang, papaya 1 liang, peony root 3 fen, eucommia bark (peeled, processed with ginger, stir-fried until brittle) 3 fen, goji berries 3 fen, yellow pine resin 3 fen, dodder seed (soaked in wine) 3 fen, gastrodia tuber 3 fen, licorice root (roasted) half a liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Liver deficiency compounded by seasonal influences; dryness and dampness are particularly pronounced, causing tightness and pain in the flanks extending to the lower abdomen, deafness, red eyes, coughing and retching, and pain in the shoulders, back, buttocks, genital area, thighs, knees, hips, calves, and shins.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, boil with one and a half water bowls, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube, reduce to 7 fen, strain, and take before meals.

Achyranthes and Papaya Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 5.,Liver deficiency compounded by seasonal influences; dryness and dampness are particularly pronounced, causing tightness and pain in the flanks extending to the lower abdomen, deafness, red eyes, coughing and retching, and pain in the shoulders, back, buttocks, genital area, thighs, knees, hips, calves, and shins.

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