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Decoction of White Vitex

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Decoction of White Vitex,Pain from “arrow wind.” Or pain in the head, neck, shoulders, back, hands, feet, or lower back (with scanty menstruation), as well as pain in the tendons and bones, and paralysis throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Decoction of White Vitex

Chinese Name : 白薇煎

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Dong Baiwei, 3 qian of Ze Lan leaves, and 1 qian of Pangolin scale (roasted until golden, then ground).

Source

From *Spring Foot Collection*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Pain from “arrow wind.” Or pain in the head, neck, shoulders, back, hands, feet, or lower back (with scanty menstruation), as well as pain in the tendons and bones, and paralysis throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with rice wine and take orally.

Decoction of White Vitex,From *Spring Foot Collection*, Volume 4.,Pain from “arrow wind.” Or pain in the head, neck, shoulders, back, hands, feet, or lower back (with scanty menstruation), as well as pain in the tendons and bones, and paralysis throughout the body.

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