Da Qianghuo Decoction

Da Qianghuo Decoction,Rheumatism combined with wind, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints, making it impossible to bend or stretch them.

Formulas Name : Da Qianghuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 大羌活汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 1 qian, Shengma 1 qian, Duhuo 7 fen, Cangzhu half a qian, Fangfeng (stem removed) half a qian, Weilingxian (stem removed) half a qian, Baizhu half a qian, Danggui half a qian, Bai Fuling (peeled) half a qian, Zexie half a qian.

Source

*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 23.

Benefits

Rheumatism combined with wind, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints, making it impossible to bend or stretch them.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients and prepare as one dose. Decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm—one dose before meals and one after.

Note

Avoid alcohol, wheat products, raw or cold foods, and hard-to-chew foods.

Da Qianghuo Decoction,*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 23.,Rheumatism combined with wind, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints, making it impossible to bend or stretch them.

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