Kidney-Opening Decoction

Kidney-Opening Decoction,Indications: Shortness of breath and reluctance to speak; tight and painful spinal column; stiffness in the lower back and spine; heat and pain in the soles of the feet; difficulty or inability to urinate; restlessness and a dry throat.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Opening Decoction

Chinese Name : 通肾汤

Drug Formulation

Acorus (chopped) 2 liang, antelope horn (sliced) 2 liang, raw Rehmannia root (roasted) 2 liang, red peony root 2 liang, Acanthopanax bark (chopped) 1 liang, licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 liang, Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang, Alisma 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 51.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Indications: Shortness of breath and reluctance to speak; tight and painful spinal column; stiffness in the lower back and spine; heat and pain in the soles of the feet; difficulty or inability to urinate; restlessness and a dry throat.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Kidney-Opening Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 51.,Indications: Shortness of breath and reluctance to speak; tight and painful spinal column; stiffness in the lower back and spine; heat and pain in the soles of the feet; difficulty or inability to urinate; restlessness and a dry throat.

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