Blood-Nourishing and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction

Blood-Nourishing and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction,Blood deficiency fails to nourish the tendons, leading to cramping.

Formulas Name : Blood-Nourishing and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 养血舒筋汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian (stir-fried with earth), Poria cocos 1 qian, Glehnia root 1 qian 5 fen, Ophiopogon japonicus 1 qian, Jujube seed 1 qian (stir-fried, ground), Achyranthes root 1 qian, Coix seed 2 qian, Salvia miltiorrhiza 2 qian, Polygonum multiflorum 2 qian.

Source

From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Blood deficiency fails to nourish the tendons, leading to cramping.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 longan flesh pieces; decoct in water and take orally.

Blood-Nourishing and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction,From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.,Blood deficiency fails to nourish the tendons, leading to cramping.

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