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Decoction for Penetrating the Meridians and Relieving Spasms

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Decoction for Penetrating the Meridians and Relieving Spasms,For epidemic wind syndrome, wind-heat-induced muscle spasms and bone pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Penetrating the Meridians and Relieving Spasms

Chinese Name : 透经解挛汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Sichuan Tortoise Shell (roasted), 7 fen of Schizonepeta, 7 fen of Safflower, 7 fen of Sappan Wood, 7 fen of Notopterygium, 7 fen of Angelica sinensis, 7 fen of Saposhnikovia, 7 fen of Cicada Shell (cleaned of soil), 7 fen of Gastrodia, 7 fen of Licorice, 1 qian of White Angelica, 5 fen of Forsythia, 5 fen of Sichuan Lovage.

Source

From *Essentials of Infectious Ulcers*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For epidemic wind syndrome, wind-heat-induced muscle spasms and bone pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with equal parts water and wine.

Decoction for Penetrating the Meridians and Relieving Spasms,From *Essentials of Infectious Ulcers*, Volume 2.,For epidemic wind syndrome, wind-heat-induced muscle spasms and bone pain.

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