Agarwood and Piper longum Decoction,From *Hong’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.,Pain in the lower back and legs caused by cold and dampness.
Agarwood and Piper longum Decoction
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Formulas Name : Agarwood and Piper longum Decoction
Chinese Name : 沉香荜澄茄汤
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of Agarwood, 4 qian of Southern Frankincense, 4 qian of Cloves, 4 qian of Sandalwood, half a liang of Piper longum, half a liang of sliced white turmeric, 3 qian of aged tangerine peel, 3 qian of green tangerine peel (with pith removed), 7 qian of powdered licorice root, 4 qian of patchouli (thoroughly cleaned of soil), half a liang of white cardamom seeds, half a liang of Tiantai Wuyao, half a liang of ginseng, and 3 qian of Amomum villosum.
Source
From *Hong’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Pain in the lower back and legs caused by cold and dampness.
Instructions for Use
Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with a pinch of salt.
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Agarwood and Piper longum Decoction,Pain in the lower back and legs caused by cold and dampness.