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Decoction for Reviving Paralysis and Clearing Heat

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Decoction for Reviving Paralysis and Clearing Heat,For cases of atrophy caused by a history of excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by physical exertion and exhaustion from travel, which has damaged the bones and stirred internal heat; further exacerbated by strenuous sexual activity, leading to weakness and atrophy in both legs—manifesting as trembling legs when standing, knee pain when walking, and an inability to get out of bed—yet the patient retains a healthy appetite and food is easily digested.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Reviving Paralysis and Clearing Heat

Chinese Name : 起痿降火汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1 liang of Cornus Officinalis, 5 qian of Coix Seed, 5 qian of Dendrobium Nobile, and 5 qian of Achyranthes Root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For cases of atrophy caused by a history of excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by physical exertion and exhaustion from travel, which has damaged the bones and stirred internal heat; further exacerbated by strenuous sexual activity, leading to weakness and atrophy in both legs—manifesting as trembling legs when standing, knee pain when walking, and an inability to get out of bed—yet the patient retains a healthy appetite and food is easily digested.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After 4 doses, leg tremors and foot pain will subside; after 10 doses, the patient will be able to walk; appetite will be normal and hunger will not come too quickly; after 20 doses, the patient will be fully recovered.

Decoction for Reviving Paralysis and Clearing Heat,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,For cases of atrophy caused by a history of excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by physical exertion and exhaustion from travel, which has damaged the bones and stirred internal heat; further exacerbated by strenuous sexual activity, leading to weakness and atrophy in both legs—manifesting as trembling legs when standing, knee pain when walking, and an inability to get out of bed—yet the patient retains a healthy appetite and food is easily digested.

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