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Cimicifuga and Fangfeng Decoction,Stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulders.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Fangfeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻防荆汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Huangqin, Banxia (processed with ginger), Gancao, Fangfeng, Jingjie, Qianghuo, Duhuo, Jiage, Shengma, Chishao, Chuanxiong, Bai Zhi.

Source

From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulders.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients with fresh ginger and mint, then take orally.

Cimicifuga and Fangfeng Decoction,From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4.,Stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulders.

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