Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction

Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction,For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活鞠汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 2 qian, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water) 1 qian 5 fen, Chuanxiong 1 qian 5 fen, Bai Zhi 1 qian, Nanxing (stir-fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Huangqin (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Huangbai (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Shenqu (stir-fried) 1 qian, Taoren 1 qian, Guizhi 1 qian, Fangji 5 fen, Honghua 5 fen.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a single dose.

Benefits

For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water; if the condition affects the upper part of the body, take after meals; if it affects the lower part, take on an empty stomach.

Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.,For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.

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