Pork Bone Decoction

Pork Bone Decoction,For various conditions of consumptive heat, fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Pork Bone Decoction

Chinese Name : 猪骨散

Drug Formulation

Qinjiao (washed) 1 liang, Chaihu (stems removed) 1 liang, Qianhu 1 liang, Chuanwutou (roasted, skin and pith removed) half a liang, Gaoben 2 liang (vinegar-roasted), Wutai (skin removed) 1 liang, Biejia (washed) half a liang, Gancao half a liang.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Processing

Take one complete set of male pig spine bones, remove the first and last vertebrae from the head and tail respectively, and strip off the meat. Finely chop the bones, place them in a porcelain vessel with 2 large bowls of water, and simmer until all the water has evaporated. Set aside Wu-yi and licorice; add all remaining ingredients to the pig bones along with 1 dou of fine wine, and simmer until the wine has evaporated. Then add the reserved Wu-yi and licorice, dry the mixture in an oven, and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For various conditions of consumptive heat, fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose on an empty stomach or before bedtime, washed down with warm wine.

Pork Bone Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,For various conditions of consumptive heat, fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

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