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Decoction for Releasing the Exterior and Draining Dampness,Alcohol has damaged the meridians, causing numbness throughout the body, paralysis, and loss of motor function.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Releasing the Exterior and Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 发表渗湿汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 1.5 qian, Gentiana macrophylla 1.5 qian, Areca catechu 1.5 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 1.5 qian, Poria cocos 1.5 qian, Plantago asiatica 1.5 qian, Achyranthes bidentata (Huai) 1.5 qian, Achyranthes bidentata (Chuan) 1.5 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Angelica pubescens 1 qian, Aconitum carmichaeli 1 qian, Pueraria lobata (dried) 2 qian, Stephania tetrandra 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 0.3 fen, with fresh ginger as a guide.

Source

*The Classic of Dots and Dashes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Alcohol has damaged the meridians, causing numbness throughout the body, paralysis, and loss of motor function.

Decoction for Releasing the Exterior and Draining Dampness，*The Classic of Dots and Dashes*, Volume 2.，Alcohol has damaged the meridians, causing numbness throughout the body, paralysis, and loss of motor function.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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