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Blood-Activating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Pain-Relieving Wash

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Blood-Activating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Pain-Relieving Wash,Skin diseases, pain in tendons and bones.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Pain-Relieving Wash

Chinese Name : 活血舒筋止痛洗药

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Angelica sinensis root (soaked in wine), 2 qian of Red Peony Root (stir-fried), 2 qian of Moutan Bark, 1 qian of Frankincense (ground), 3 qian of Summer Dead Grass, 1 qian of Myrrh (ground), 1 qian of Wood Fragrance (ground), 1 qian of Safflower (soaked in wine).

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Skin diseases, pain in tendons and bones.

Instructions for Use

Boil thoroughly in water; use the decoction to steam and wash the affected area.

Blood-Activating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Pain-Relieving Wash,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Skin diseases, pain in tendons and bones.

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