Chicken Blood Vine Ointment

Chicken Blood Vine Ointment,Blood deficiency, numbness in the hands and feet, aching joints, and irregular menstruation.

Formulas Name : Chicken Blood Vine Ointment

Chinese Name : 鸡血藤膏

Drug Formulation

87.5 g of Yunnan Chicken Blood Vine ointment powder, 23.8 g of Sichuan Achyranthes, 21.2 g of Dipsacus, 2 g of Safflower, 5 g of black beans, 175 g of cooked glutinous rice flour, and 120 g of maltose.

Source

*Chinese Pharmacopoeia*, Volume 1.

Processing

Of the seven ingredients listed above, except for the Yunnan Chicken Blood Vine Paste Powder, cooked glutinous rice flour, and maltose, the remaining herbs are decocted three times with water, filtered, and the decoctions combined. The mixture is then concentrated into a paste. The Yunnan Chicken Blood Vine Paste Powder and the other two ingredients are added, thoroughly mixed, formed into blocks, and dried to complete the preparation.

Benefits

Blood deficiency, numbness in the hands and feet, aching joints, and irregular menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Crush the paste, dissolve it in equal parts water and wine, and take 6–10 g twice daily.

Note

Use with caution during pregnancy.

Chicken Blood Vine Ointment,*Chinese Pharmacopoeia*, Volume 1.,Blood deficiency, numbness in the hands and feet, aching joints, and irregular menstruation.

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