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Aconite and Cornus Decoction

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Aconite and Cornus Decoction,Dampness invading the Kidney Meridian, causing abdominal pain with cold extremities, weakness and inability to flex the feet, lower back pain, difficulty walking; in severe cases, abdominal distension, inability to swallow food, or borborygmi with loose stools.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Cornus Decoction

Chinese Name : 附子山茱萸汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (roasted, with skin and pith removed) 1 liang, Cornus Fruit 1 liang, Dried Papaya half a liang, Black Plum half a liang, Pinellia (washed in boiling water to remove slipperiness) 3 fen, Cardamom 3 fen, Clove 1 fen, Agastache 1 fen.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Crush the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Dampness invading the Kidney Meridian, causing abdominal pain with cold extremities, weakness and inability to flex the feet, lower back pain, difficulty walking; in severe cases, abdominal distension, inability to swallow food, or borborygmi with loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Aconite and Cornus Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 5.,Dampness invading the Kidney Meridian, causing abdominal pain with cold extremities, weakness and inability to flex the feet, lower back pain, difficulty walking; in severe cases, abdominal distension, inability to swallow food, or borborygmi with loose stools.

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