Muscle-Relaxing Decoction

Muscle-Relaxing Decoction,Arm pain. Tendons are contracted, preventing flexion and extension; pain worsens with exposure to cold; pulse is tight and fine.

Formulas Name : Muscle-Relaxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒筋汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of sliced turmeric, 1 qian of licorice (roasted), 1 qian of Notopterygium, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 2 qian of red peony root, 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, and 2 qian of Pittosporum bark.

Source

*Principles of Surgical Treatment*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Arm pain. Tendons are contracted, preventing flexion and extension; pain worsens with exposure to cold; pulse is tight and fine.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as above. Decoct with ginger water and take orally.

Muscle-Relaxing Decoction,*Principles of Surgical Treatment*, Volume 5.,Arm pain. Tendons are contracted, preventing flexion and extension; pain worsens with exposure to cold; pulse is tight and fine.

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