Poplar Bark Decoction

Poplar Bark Decoction,For cramping pain and weakness in the legs caused by beriberi.

Formulas Name : Poplar Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 杨皮汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white poplar bark, 1 liang of mangcao, 1 liang of qianghuo, 1 liang of duhuo, 1 liang of duzhong (chopped, bark removed), 1 liang of fangfeng, 1 liang of tribulus, 1 liang of xiaokucao, 1 liang of jingjie spikes, 1 liang of di jiao, 1 liang of weilingxian, 1 liang of white alum.

Source

From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cramping pain and weakness in the legs caused by beriberi.

Instructions for Use

Use half a liang each time; add 5 sheng of water, decoct until reduced to 4 sheng, and use the hot liquid to soak both feet.

Poplar Bark Decoction,From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.,For cramping pain and weakness in the legs caused by beriberi.

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