Agarwood and Da Fu Pi Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 3.,Dampness stagnates in the meridians, causing edema and distension in the legs, a sensation of heaviness and pain, and stiffness in the tendons and vessels.
Agarwood and Da Fu Pi Powder
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Formulas Name : Agarwood and Da Fu Pi Powder
Chinese Name : 沉香大腹皮散
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Da Fu Zi (with peel), 1 liang of Agarwood (chopped), 1 liang of Areca Nut (chopped), 1 liang of White Mulberry Bark (chopped, lightly roasted), 1 liang of Wuyao (chopped), 1 liang of Schizonepeta Spikes, 1 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel (washed, pith removed, and dried),fennel (roasted) 1 liang, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 liang, Akebia stem (chopped) 1 liang, Perilla seeds (lightly roasted) 1 liang, Perilla leaves 1 liang, licorice (roasted) 1 liang, dried papaya 2.5 liang (seeds removed), and Trifoliate orange peel (roasted with wheat bran, seeds removed) 1.5 liang.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Dampness stagnates in the meridians, causing edema and distension in the legs, a sensation of heaviness and pain, and stiffness in the tendons and vessels.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, 5 slices of ginger, and 5 large slices of radish. Decoct until the liquid is reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink warm before meals, twice daily; after 10 days, reduce to once daily. Discontinue once the condition is cured.
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Agarwood and Da Fu Pi Powder,Dampness stagnates in the meridians, causing edema and distension in the legs, a sensation of heaviness and pain, and stiffness in the tendons and vessels.