Tianma Dampness-Removing Decoction

Tianma Dampness-Removing Decoction,Dampness retained in the limbs and joints, causing restlessness and pain in the body, swelling and pain in the hands and feet, or occasional numbness.

Formulas Name : Tianma Dampness-Removing Decoction

Chinese Name : 天麻除湿汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 liang of Gastrodia elata, 3 liang of Panax ginseng (with root tip removed),Dried Ginger 2 liang (roasted), Whole Scorpion 2 liang (stir-fried with 1 zhan of glutinous rice until yellow; discard the glutinous rice), Aconite Root (raw, with skin and navel removed; cut open; soak in 1 zhan of natural ginger juice overnight; remove and roast thoroughly until all residual ginger juice is gone; thinly slice and bake dry) 2 liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Dampness retained in the limbs and joints, causing restlessness and pain in the body, swelling and pain in the hands and feet, or occasional numbness.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, taken before meals on an empty stomach with warm wine.

Tianma Dampness-Removing Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,Dampness retained in the limbs and joints, causing restlessness and pain in the body, swelling and pain in the hands and feet, or occasional numbness.

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