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Dang Gui Powder for Hot Compresses

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Dang Gui Powder for Hot Compresses,For pain in the lower back and legs caused by retained cold and dampness, with stagnation in the meridians preventing proper circulation.

Formulas Name : Dang Gui Powder for Hot Compresses

Chinese Name : 熨烙当归散

Drug Formulation

Fangfeng (root, without the fibrous base): 1 liang; Danggui (root, without the fibrous base): 1 liang; Gaoben (root, without soil): 1 liang; Duhuo (chopped, without soil): 1 liang; Jingjie spikes: 1 liang; Wan Jing leaves: 1 liang.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For pain in the lower back and legs caused by retained cold and dampness, with stagnation in the meridians preventing proper circulation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1.5 liang of the mixture and 4 liang of salt; stir-fry over low heat until hot, place in a silk bag, and apply to the painful area for moxibustion.

Dang Gui Powder for Hot Compresses,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.,For pain in the lower back and legs caused by retained cold and dampness, with stagnation in the meridians preventing proper circulation.

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