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Ba Ji Decoction,Wind-cold affecting the kidneys, resulting in weakness and lack of coordination in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Ba Ji Decoction

Chinese Name : 巴戟汤

Drug Formulation

Ba Ji Tian (with core removed) half liang, Rubus fruit (roasted) half liang, antelope horn (chopped) half liang, Lycium bark half liang, Achyranthes root (soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted) half liang, sour jujube seed (roasted) half liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Wind-cold affecting the kidneys, resulting in weakness and lack of coordination in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm. Take one dose before breakfast and one before dinner.

Ba Ji Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.,Wind-cold affecting the kidneys, resulting in weakness and lack of coordination in the lower back and legs.

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