Decoction of Prunus mume Seeds

Decoction of Prunus mume Seeds,For lower back pain and stiffness, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Prunus mume Seeds

Chinese Name : 郁李仁煮散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prunus mume seeds (peeled, tips removed, and ground), 1 liang of areca nut (raw, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of natron (ground), 3 fen of peony root, 3 fen of angelica root (sliced, roasted), half a liang of chebulic myrobalan (roasted, pitted), and half a liang of wood fragrant.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 85.

Processing

Grind the above five ingredients into a fine powder, then mix in the ground medicine until uniform.

Benefits

For lower back pain and stiffness, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.

Decoction of Prunus mume Seeds,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 85.,For lower back pain and stiffness, making it impossible to bend forward or backward.

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