Fangfeng-Cangzhu Decoction

Fangfeng-Cangzhu Decoction,Wind obstructs the Liver’s Wood element and damages the Spleen’s Earth element, impairing its ability to transport and distribute fluids and dampness, leading to diarrhea, body heat, a taut pulse, heaviness in the lower back, slight sweating, and headache.

Formulas Name : Fangfeng-Cangzhu Decoction

Chinese Name : 防风苍术汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Ephedra, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Wind obstructs the Liver’s Wood element and damages the Spleen’s Earth element, impairing its ability to transport and distribute fluids and dampness, leading to diarrhea, body heat, a taut pulse, heaviness in the lower back, slight sweating, and headache.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until cooked; take while hot. Induce sweating.

Fangfeng-Cangzhu Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 4.,Wind obstructs the Liver’s Wood element and damages the Spleen’s Earth element, impairing its ability to transport and distribute fluids and dampness, leading to diarrhea, body heat, a taut pulse, heaviness in the lower back, slight sweating, and headache.

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