Chen Yuan Paste by the Taoist of Cangwu

Chen Yuan Paste by the Taoist of Cangwu,Effective for all types of rheumatic pain and stiffness in the bones and muscles.

Formulas Name : Chen Yuan Paste by the Taoist of Cangwu

Chinese Name : 苍梧道士陈元膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Asarum, 5 cun of Cinnamomum cassia, 30 pieces of Aconitum carmichaeli, 3 jin of Rehmannia glutinosa, 1.5 liang of Angelica dahurica, 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 2 liang of cinnabar, 10 lei of dried ginger, 3 liang of Aconitum carmichaeli, 8 liang of pine resin, 10 jin of pork fat, 3 liang of Panax ginseng, 3 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 30 pieces of Aconite, and 2 liang of realgar.

Source

From *Qianjin*, Volume 7, citing *Hu Qia’s Formulas*.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Soak the herbs in Rehmannia juice overnight. Simmer the pork fat until clear, strain out the residue, add the herbs, and boil for 15 boils. Strain again, then add cinnabar powder and stir until fully dissolved.

Benefits

Effective for all types of rheumatic pain and stiffness in the bones and muscles.

Instructions for Use

Heat the mixture over a fire, then rub it onto the affected area; 1,000 applications per day will cure the condition.

Chen Yuan Paste by the Taoist of Cangwu,From *Qianjin*, Volume 7, citing *Hu Qia’s Formulas*.,Effective for all types of rheumatic pain and stiffness in the bones and muscles.

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