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Blood-Activating and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction

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Blood-Activating and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction,Injuries to the tendons, tendon dislocations, and tendon spasms; stiffness in joint movement; swelling and pain.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 活血舒筋汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis root, Red peony root, Curcuma longa, Stretching-tendon herb, Pine knot, Sea-tung bark, Luode Da, Lulu Tong, Qiangduhuo, Fangfeng, Dipsacus asper, Licorice.

Source

*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Trauma Science*.

Benefits

Injuries to the tendons, tendon dislocations, and tendon spasms; stiffness in joint movement; swelling and pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Blood-Activating and Tendon-Relaxing Decoction,*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Trauma Science*.,Injuries to the tendons, tendon dislocations, and tendon spasms; stiffness in joint movement; swelling and pain.

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