Chuanxiong and Cinnamon Decoction

Chuanxiong and Cinnamon Decoction,For those who have slept outdoors in a cold and damp place, resulting in lower back pain so severe that they cannot turn over, accompanied by spasms and pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Cinnamon Decoction

Chinese Name : 川芎肉桂汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of wine-soaked Han Fangji, 3 fen of Fangfeng, 5 fen of Shenqu, 5 fen of Duhuo, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Chaihu, 1 qian of Rou gui, 1 qian of Danggui tips, 1 qian of Gancao, 1 qian of Cangzhu, 1 qian and 5 fen of Qianghuo, and 5 peach kernels (remove skin and tips, grind into a paste).

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

For those who have slept outdoors in a cold and damp place, resulting in lower back pain so severe that they cannot turn over, accompanied by spasms and pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Prepare as a single dose: use 3 large bowls of good wine, decoct until reduced to 1 large bowl, strain out the residue, and consume while still slightly warm, keeping food at a distance.

Chuanxiong and Cinnamon Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.,For those who have slept outdoors in a cold and damp place, resulting in lower back pain so severe that they cannot turn over, accompanied by spasms and pain in both flanks.

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