Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction

Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction,Pain in the joints of the limbs, emaciation, swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a mild sensation of nausea.

Formulas Name : Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction

Chinese Name : 芍药知母汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Bark (Gui Xin) 4 liang, Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) 4 liang, Fangfeng 4 liang, Peony Root (Shao Yao) 3 liang, Licorice Root (Gan Cao, roasted) 3 liang, Ephedra (Ma Huang, knots removed) 3 liang, Aconite Root (Fu Zi, processed, skin and navel removed) 3 liang (one variant includes Atractylodes, Chuanxiong, Apricot Kernel, and Pinellia).

Source

*The Three Causes*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Pain in the joints of the limbs, emaciation, swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a mild sensation of nausea.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take on an empty stomach.

Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction,*The Three Causes*, Volume 3.,Pain in the joints of the limbs, emaciation, swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a mild sensation of nausea.

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