Atractylodes, Aconite, and Saposhnikovia Decoction

Atractylodes, Aconite, and Saposhnikovia Decoction,Pain and heaviness in the limbs and joints, inability to turn over in bed; pain and numbness due to beriberi; spontaneous sweating with a desire to wear warm clothing; or slight swelling of the body.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes, Aconite, and Saposhnikovia Decoction

Chinese Name : 术附防风汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of processed Aconite root, 1 liang of licorice, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 3 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, and half a liang of Poria cocos.

Source

*Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 98), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Pain and heaviness in the limbs and joints, inability to turn over in bed; pain and numbness due to beriberi; spontaneous sweating with a desire to wear warm clothing; or slight swelling of the body.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm; 3 times a day and once at night.

Atractylodes, Aconite, and Saposhnikovia Decoction,*Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 98), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.,Pain and heaviness in the limbs and joints, inability to turn over in bed; pain and numbness due to beriberi; spontaneous sweating with a desire to wear warm clothing; or slight swelling of the body.

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