Chuanxiong-Fuzi Powder

Chuanxiong-Fuzi Powder,Five types of bi syndrome caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, where the defensive qi fails to warm the muscles, leading to invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens, with symptoms occurring unpredictably in the legs and arms.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Fuzi Powder

Chinese Name : 芎附散

Drug Formulation

Small Chuanxiong, Aconite Root (roasted, with skin and pith removed), Astragalus (honey-roasted), White Atractylodes, Fangfeng (with stems removed), Angelica (washed, root base removed, thinly sliced, and dried), Prepared Rehmannia (soaked in wine, steamed and sun-dried nine times each, then dried),Cinnamon Bark (unroasted), Bupleurum (stems removed, thoroughly washed), and Licorice (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Ben Shi*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Five types of bi syndrome caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, where the defensive qi fails to warm the muscles, leading to invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens, with symptoms occurring unpredictably in the legs and arms.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals, three times daily.

Chuanxiong-Fuzi Powder,*Ben Shi*, Volume 3.,Five types of bi syndrome caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, where the defensive qi fails to warm the muscles, leading to invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens, with symptoms occurring unpredictably in the legs and arms.

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