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Decoction for Activating Meridians and Dispelling Cold

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Decoction for Activating Meridians and Dispelling Cold,For meridians affected by cold, causing tremors in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Activating Meridians and Dispelling Cold

Chinese Name : 活络祛寒汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of raw Astragalus, 4 qian of Angelica sinensis, 4 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 2 qian of Cinnamomum cassia tips, 3 qian of raw Hangzhou peony root, 4 qian of raw frankincense, 4 qian of raw myrrh, and 3 qian of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For meridians affected by cold, causing tremors in the limbs.

Decoction for Activating Meridians and Dispelling Cold,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For meridians affected by cold, causing tremors in the limbs.

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