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Decoction for Nourishing the Tendons

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Decoction for Nourishing the Tendons,For tendon disorders characterized by tightness and pulling sensations in the tendons and meridians; as well as for the “Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain severe enough to prevent standing.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing the Tendons

Chinese Name : 荣筋汤

Drug Formulation

7 fen of Ginseng, 7 fen of Poria, 7 fen of Angelica sinensis, 4 fen of Licorice, 4 fen of Cinnamon bark, 5 fen of Black Aconite, 5 fen of Magnolia bark, 8 fen of Dragon Bone, 1 qian of Astragalus, 1 qian of Ophiopogon, 1 qian of White Peony, 1 qian of Raw Rehmannia, a small amount of maltose, and 3 slices of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For tendon disorders characterized by tightness and pulling sensations in the tendons and meridians; as well as for the “Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain severe enough to prevent standing.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Decoction for Nourishing the Tendons,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.,For tendon disorders characterized by tightness and pulling sensations in the tendons and meridians; as well as for the “Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain severe enough to prevent standing.

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