Chaihu-Zhuling Decoction

Chaihu-Zhuling Decoction,For foot pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness toxins, characterized by pain, numbness, weakness and stiffness, swelling and fullness of the lower legs, tightness beneath the heart, and difficult bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Zhuling Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡猪苓汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 1.5 liang of Poria (black skin removed), 1.5 liang of Perilla stems and leaves (finely chopped), aged tangerine peel (white pith removed by boiling, then roasted), Stephania root, hemp seeds (roasted, ground), Prunus mume seeds (skin and tips removed by boiling, then roasted and ground), and mulberry root bark (chopped into small pieces, roasted until yellow) 2.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 81.

Processing

Except for the hemp seeds and Prunus mume seeds, which are ground, coarsely grind the remaining ingredients and mix them evenly with the ground ingredients.

Benefits

For foot pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness toxins, characterized by pain, numbness, weakness and stiffness, swelling and fullness of the lower legs, tightness beneath the heart, and difficult bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take on an empty stomach; take another dose at noon or in the afternoon.

Chaihu-Zhuling Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 81.,For foot pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness toxins, characterized by pain, numbness, weakness and stiffness, swelling and fullness of the lower legs, tightness beneath the heart, and difficult bowel movements.

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