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Cnidium Bath Formula,For pain in the lower back and legs, and tightness and spasms in the tendons and meridians.

Formulas Name : Cnidium Bath Formula

Chinese Name : 蛇床子浸浴方

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cnidium monnieri, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 1 liang of Cinnamon bark, 1 liang of Evodia fruit, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper, half a liang of White Aconite, half a liang of Gastrodia, half a liang of White Silkworm, 1 liang of Ligusticum, 1 liang of Magnolia bark, 1 liang of White Tribulus, 1 liang of Ephedra, and 1 liang of Cyperus.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 44.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For pain in the lower back and legs, and tightness and spasms in the tendons and meridians.

Instructions for Use

Each time this treatment is administered, use 2 dou of vinegar-water solution and 5 liang of the herbal mixture. Simmer until it has boiled more than 10 times, then strain out the residue. Check the temperature, sit in a basin, and soak the affected area.

Cnidium Bath Formula,*Shenghui*, Volume 44.,For pain in the lower back and legs, and tightness and spasms in the tendons and meridians.

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