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Dogspine Decoction,Deficiency of both qi and blood, numbness in the hands and feet, susceptibility to wind-dampness, and inability to move.

Formulas Name : Dogspine Decoction

Chinese Name : 狗脊饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Golden-haired Dogspine, 1 qian of Sichuan Achyranthes, 1 qian of Sea-wind Vine, 1 qian of Xuan Wood Apple, 1 qian of Mulberry Twig, 1 qian of Pine Knot, 1 qian of Dipsacus, 1 qian of Eucommia, 1 qian of Qin Jiao, 1 qian of Cinnamon Twig (use only the lower part, not the upper part), 1 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis root, 2 liang of Tiger Bone Gelatin (this ingredient may be omitted).

Source

From *Yi Jian Fang Bian*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Deficiency of both qi and blood, numbness in the hands and feet, susceptibility to wind-dampness, and inability to move.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 2 bowls of river water until reduced to 6 fen; mix with 1 small cup of Shaoxing wine and drink together. Divide the formula into 5 doses, taking 1 dose daily; complete recovery will occur in 6 days. If not fully recovered, soak the herbs in 10 jin of wine and take the infusion.

Dogspine Decoction,From *Yi Jian Fang Bian*, Volume 3.,Deficiency of both qi and blood, numbness in the hands and feet, susceptibility to wind-dampness, and inability to move.

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