Atractylodes Decoction for Dispelling Dampness,From *Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 6.,For cold-damp foot paralysis and beriberi complicated by cold, resulting from exposure to rain or prolonged dampness.
Atractylodes Decoction for Dispelling Dampness
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Formulas Name : Atractylodes Decoction for Dispelling Dampness
Chinese Name : 苍术胜湿汤
Drug Formulation
Atractylodes lancea 5 qian, Notopterygium incisum 3 qian, Saposhnikovia divaricata 3 qian, Stephania tetrandra 3 qian, Chaenomeles sinensis 3 qian, Achyranthes bidentata 3 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 1 qian, Poria cocos 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis tips 1 qian.
Source
From *Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 6.
Benefits
For cold-damp foot paralysis and beriberi complicated by cold, resulting from exposure to rain or prolonged dampness.
Instructions for Use
Boil 1 large bowl of water until reduced to half a bowl; add half a bowl of good wine; bring to a boil several times; take while hot.
Note
This formula is suitable for young and middle-aged individuals with robust qi and blood; it is not suitable for the frail or elderly.
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Atractylodes Decoction for Dispelling Dampness,For cold-damp foot paralysis and beriberi complicated by cold, resulting from exposure to rain or prolonged dampness.