Lightening the Waist Decoction

Lightening the Waist Decoction,Due to sexual exertion or physical labor, compounded by exposure to wind-dampness, the qi in the lower back and navel area remains obstructed; wind-dampness enters the kidneys and cannot be expelled, resulting in lower back pain. The lower back feels as heavy as a belt costing 3,000 wen, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

Formulas Name : Lightening the Waist Decoction

Chinese Name : 轻腰汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Coix seed, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 5 fen of Stephania tetrandra.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Due to sexual exertion or physical labor, compounded by exposure to wind-dampness, the qi in the lower back and navel area remains obstructed; wind-dampness enters the kidneys and cannot be expelled, resulting in lower back pain. The lower back feels as heavy as a belt costing 3,000 wen, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After taking two doses consecutively, the lower back will feel lighter.

Lightening the Waist Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Due to sexual exertion or physical labor, compounded by exposure to wind-dampness, the qi in the lower back and navel area remains obstructed; wind-dampness enters the kidneys and cannot be expelled, resulting in lower back pain. The lower back feels as heavy as a belt costing 3,000 wen, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

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