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Chaihu-Cangzhu Decoction,Low back pain due to cold and dampness in the Shaoyang channel.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Cangzhu Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡苍术汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Cangzhu, Chuanxiong, Fangfeng, Guangpi, Licorice, and Duhuo.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Low back pain due to cold and dampness in the Shaoyang channel.

Chaihu-Cangzhu Decoction，From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 1.，Low back pain due to cold and dampness in the Shaoyang channel.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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