Canggui Pill

Canggui Pill,Weakness and gradual atrophy of the legs following dysentery. Post-dysentery wind syndrome, characterized by weakness in the legs that progressively prevents walking.

Formulas Name : Canggui Pill

Chinese Name : 苍龟丸

Drug Formulation

2.5 liang of Atractylodes lancea, 2.5 liang of turtle shell, 2.5 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 5 qian of Phellodendron amurense (one formula adds 5 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis).

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills with congee.

Benefits

Weakness and gradual atrophy of the legs following dysentery. Post-dysentery wind syndrome, characterized by weakness in the legs that progressively prevents walking.

Instructions for Use

Decoct Siwu Decoction with added Chenpi and Licorice, and take the pills with the decoction.

Canggui Pill,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Weakness and gradual atrophy of the legs following dysentery. Post-dysentery wind syndrome, characterized by weakness in the legs that progressively prevents walking.

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