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Fangji Powder,Weakness and numbness in the legs, stubborn arthralgia, restlessness and agitation, slurred speech, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Fangji Powder

Chinese Name : 防己散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Han Fangji, 1 liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed), 1 liang of Red Poria, 1 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 1 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 1 liang of Angelica pubescens, 1 liang of Astragalus root (chopped), 1 liang of Saposhnikovia root (root base removed), 0.5 liang of Ginseng (root base removed), 1 liang of Rhinoceros Horn shavings, 0.5 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark,Gypsum 1 liang, Pinellia 0.5 liang (soaked in hot water, slime removed), Sichuan Rheum 0.5 liang (crushed, lightly roasted), Apricot Kernels 1 liang (soaked in hot water, skin, tips, and double kernels removed, roasted with bran until slightly yellow), White Mulberry Bark 1 liang (chopped), Aconite Root 1 liang (roasted until cracked, skin and pith removed), Fructus Aurantii 0.5 liang (pulp removed, roasted with bran until slightly yellow).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 243.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Weakness and numbness in the legs, stubborn arthralgia, restlessness and agitation, slurred speech, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 medium bowl of water and half a fen of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm at any time.

Fangji Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 243.,Weakness and numbness in the legs, stubborn arthralgia, restlessness and agitation, slurred speech, and loss of appetite.

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