Eucommia Decoction

Eucommia Decoction,For stroke-induced stiffness and spasms of the tendons and meridians, with weakness in the lower back and knees.

Formulas Name : Eucommia Decoction

Chinese Name : 杜仲饮

Drug Formulation

Eucommia bark (remove coarse bark, roast, and coarsely chop) 1.5 liang; Ligusticum root 1 liang; Aconite root (roasted until cracked, remove skin and pith) 0.5 liang.

Source

*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 8.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For stroke-induced stiffness and spasms of the tendons and meridians, with weakness in the lower back and knees.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 2 zhan of water and 1 jujube-sized piece of ginger (crushed), decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink warm on an empty stomach. After walking 5 li, take another dose; if sweating occurs, be cautious of exposure to external wind.

Eucommia Decoction,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 8.,For stroke-induced stiffness and spasms of the tendons and meridians, with weakness in the lower back and knees.

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