Enhanced Duhuo-Jisheng Decoction

Enhanced Duhuo-Jisheng Decoction,Weakness of the Kidney Meridian, resulting from sitting or lying in drafts or dampness, leading to low back pain; if not treated promptly, the condition may spread to the legs and knees, resulting in hemiplegia and cold bi syndrome, characterized by weakness, pain, and swelling, or lumbar spasm and pain, heaviness in the legs, and numbness and itching.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Duhuo-Jisheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味独活寄生汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Duhuo, 2 liang of Sangjisheng (if genuine Sangjisheng is unavailable, substitute with Xuduan), 2 liang of Duzhong (processed and stir-fried to remove fibers), 2 liang of Xixin (stems removed), 2 liang of Niuxi (stems removed, soaked in wine), 2 liang of Qin Jiao (core removed),Poria (peeled) 2 liang, White Peony Root 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark (unroasted) 2 liang, Ligusticum Root 2 liang, Fangfeng (stem removed) 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Prepared Rehmannia Root (washed and steamed) 2 liang, Angelica Root (stem removed) 2 liang.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 242.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Weakness of the Kidney Meridian, resulting from sitting or lying in drafts or dampness, leading to low back pain; if not treated promptly, the condition may spread to the legs and knees, resulting in hemiplegia and cold bi syndrome, characterized by weakness, pain, and swelling, or lumbar spasm and pain, heaviness in the legs, and numbness and itching.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; take on an empty stomach.

Enhanced Duhuo-Jisheng Decoction,From *Jisheng*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 242.,Weakness of the Kidney Meridian, resulting from sitting or lying in drafts or dampness, leading to low back pain; if not treated promptly, the condition may spread to the legs and knees, resulting in hemiplegia and cold bi syndrome, characterized by weakness, pain, and swelling, or lumbar spasm and pain, heaviness in the legs, and numbness and itching.

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