An (艹闾) Powder

An (艹闾) Powder,For wind, fatigue, and dampness-induced arthralgia caused by kidney deficiency; weakness, cold extremities, and shortness of breath; muscle spasms and joint pain; difficulty bending or stretching; inability to walk; diminished vital essence and blurred vision; sexual dysfunction; abdominal discomfort; alternating chills and fever; and difficulty passing urine or stool.

Formulas Name : An (艹闾) Powder

Chinese Name : 菴(艹闾)散

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of Anlu seeds, 1 sheng of sour jujube seeds, 1 sheng of rolled soybeans, 1 sheng of coix seeds, 1 sheng of plantain seeds, 1 sheng of schisandra berries, 1 sheng of Eupatorium seeds, 1 sheng of winter melon seeds, 1 sheng of chrysanthemum flowers, 1 sheng of Sichuan pepper (with seeds and closed pods), and 1 jin of donkey-hide gelatin (roasted).

Source

From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For wind, fatigue, and dampness-induced arthralgia caused by kidney deficiency; weakness, cold extremities, and shortness of breath; muscle spasms and joint pain; difficulty bending or stretching; inability to walk; diminished vital essence and blurred vision; sexual dysfunction; abdominal discomfort; alternating chills and fever; and difficulty passing urine or stool.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 he after meals, twice daily.

An (艹闾) Powder,From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 15.,For wind, fatigue, and dampness-induced arthralgia caused by kidney deficiency; weakness, cold extremities, and shortness of breath; muscle spasms and joint pain; difficulty bending or stretching; inability to walk; diminished vital essence and blurred vision; sexual dysfunction; abdominal discomfort; alternating chills and fever; and difficulty passing urine or stool.

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