Blood-Activating and Pain-Relieving Wash,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Lower back pain.
Blood-Activating and Pain-Relieving Wash
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Formulas Name : Blood-Activating and Pain-Relieving Wash
Chinese Name : 活血止痛洗药
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Sichuan Ligusticum, 2 qian of Dipsacus asper, 3 qian of Frankincense, 2 qian of Notoginseng, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root tip, 2 qian of Sichuan Dipsacus asper, 3 qian of Myrrh,Achyranthes root 2 qian, Safflower 2 qian, Horse-chestnut seeds 2 qian (hairs removed), Dragon’s Blood 2 qian, Stephania root 2 qian, Fangfeng 3 qian, Penetrating Bone Herb 2 qian, White Angelica 2 qian, Licorice 2 qian, 10 pieces of dried scallion, 2 liang of salt, half a jin of rice wine (mix well, then place the herbs in a bag).
Source
*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.
Benefits
Lower back pain.
Instructions for Use
Reduce the amount of horse-chestnut seeds and add 3 qian of su mu; grind into a coarse powder, place in a cloth bag, and use for fumigation and washing every morning. Sew two bags and steam them in a steamer until hot.
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Blood-Activating and Pain-Relieving Wash,Lower back pain.