Mulberry Branch Decoction

Mulberry Branch Decoction,For pain in the hands and feet caused by wind-toxin, possibly accompanied by redness, swelling, or numbness of the skin.

Formulas Name : Mulberry Branch Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑枝汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of mulberry twigs, 1 jin of willow twigs, 1 jin of pepper twigs, 1 jin of cypress twigs, 1 jin of locust twigs (finely chopped), 3 liang of white alum, 3 liang of salt.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 25.

Benefits

For pain in the hands and feet caused by wind-toxin, possibly accompanied by redness, swelling, or numbness of the skin.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 dou of water to the ingredients, decoct until reduced to 1 dou 5 sheng, strain out the residue, add white alum and salt, stir until the temperature is just right, and use to rinse the affected area; when the decoction cools, reheat it and repeat the application.

Mulberry Branch Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 25.,For pain in the hands and feet caused by wind-toxin, possibly accompanied by redness, swelling, or numbness of the skin.

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