Cimicifuga and Xuanhuo Decoction

Cimicifuga and Xuanhuo Decoction,For conditions caused by deficiency of liver wind, manifesting as headache, dizziness, fullness and stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, restlessness, pain, drowsiness, and difficulty in flexing and extending the limbs. For various bi syndromes, particularly wind-bi and bi resulting from the combined action of wind, cold, and dampness; symptoms often include sweating, aversion to wind, eye twitching, pain in the flanks, or pain radiating to the limbs, numbness of the skin, and instability in flexing and extending the limbs.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Xuanhuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻前胡汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Cimicifuga, 1.5 liang of Peucedanum, 1 liang of Scrophularia, 1 liang of Lycium bark, 2 liang of antelope horn, 2 liang of Pueraria root, and 1 qian of sour jujube seed.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For conditions caused by deficiency of liver wind, manifesting as headache, dizziness, fullness and stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, restlessness, pain, drowsiness, and difficulty in flexing and extending the limbs. For various bi syndromes, particularly wind-bi and bi resulting from the combined action of wind, cold, and dampness; symptoms often include sweating, aversion to wind, eye twitching, pain in the flanks, or pain radiating to the limbs, numbness of the skin, and instability in flexing and extending the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain out the residue, then decoct for another 3–5 boils. Take warm after meals; if walking 5–6 li, take another dose.

Cimicifuga and Xuanhuo Decoction,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 2.,For conditions caused by deficiency of liver wind, manifesting as headache, dizziness, fullness and stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, restlessness, pain, drowsiness, and difficulty in flexing and extending the limbs. For various bi syndromes, particularly wind-bi and bi resulting from the combined action of wind, cold, and dampness; symptoms often include sweating, aversion to wind, eye twitching, pain in the flanks, or pain radiating to the limbs, numbness of the skin, and instability in flexing and extending the limbs.

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