Chuanxiong-Cinnamon Powder，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.，Cold-induced numbness and stiffness in the lower back and legs, wind-induced numbness, pain in the limbs and joints, and loss of appetite.
Chuanxiong-Cinnamon Powder
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Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Cinnamon Powder
Chinese Name : 芎桂散
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed, soaked in wine), 1 liang of Poria cocos (peeled), 1 liang of Cinnamon bark (coarse outer bark removed, not heated), 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Fangfeng (root base removed), 1 liang of Ginseng (root base removed), 1 liang of Aconite root (roasted, skin and navel removed), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (root base removed, chopped, lightly roasted),Chuan Wutou (roasted, with skin and navel removed) 1 liang, Qianghuo 3 fen, Licorice 1 fen (roasted until slightly reddish), Atractylodes macrocephala half a liang (roasted).
Source
From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Cold-induced numbness and stiffness in the lower back and legs, wind-induced numbness, pain in the limbs and joints, and loss of appetite.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and drink while warm; take at any time.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 11, 2026
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Chuanxiong-Cinnamon Powder,Cold-induced numbness and stiffness in the lower back and legs, wind-induced numbness, pain in the limbs and joints, and loss of appetite.