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Cuoqi Dan,For lower back pain caused by qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Cuoqi Dan

Chinese Name : 挫气丹

Drug Formulation

Hawthorn fruit (pitted) 4 liang, Northern anise (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

From *Pulse Causes and Treatment*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For lower back pain caused by qi stagnation.

Cuoqi Dan，From *Pulse Causes and Treatment*, Volume 1.，For lower back pain caused by qi stagnation.

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Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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