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Chuanwu Pills,For men and women experiencing heaviness and stiffness in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Chuanwu Pills

Chinese Name : 川乌丸

Drug Formulation

Chuanwu, Danggui, Duzhong, Gusuibù, and Wulingzhi—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 3.

Processing

Form into pills using a wine paste.

Benefits

For men and women experiencing heaviness and stiffness in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

Take on an empty stomach with wine.

Chuanwu Pills,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 3.,For men and women experiencing heaviness and stiffness in the lower back and legs.

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