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Empirical Qianghuo-Taoren Decoction,Injuries from falls, contusions, or sprains resulting in stagnation of qi and blood, manifesting as piercing lower back pain.

Formulas Name : Empirical Qianghuo-Taoren Decoction

Chinese Name : 经验羌活桃仁汤

Drug Formulation

Xuanhusuo, peach kernels (with skin and tips removed), Eucommia bark (roasted), safflower, Achyranthes root, Polygonum multiflorum (roasted), Atractylodes (roasted), Angelica sinensis root (tail), Notopterygium root, Cinnamomum cassia, and fennel seeds (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Injuries from falls, contusions, or sprains resulting in stagnation of qi and blood, manifesting as piercing lower back pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 zhan of water and half a zhan of wine until reduced to 8 fen; mix in a small amount of frankincense powder and take together.

Empirical Qianghuo-Taoren Decoction，From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 13.，Injuries from falls, contusions, or sprains resulting in stagnation of qi and blood, manifesting as piercing lower back pain.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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