First Bamboo Sap Decoction

First Bamboo Sap Decoction,Beriberi. Weakness and numbness in both legs, or muscle cramps; loss of sensation in the skin and flesh; abdominal distension resembling swelling that does not indent upon palpation; aversion to food and drink; or sensitivity to cold.

Formulas Name : First Bamboo Sap Decoction

Chinese Name : 第一竹沥汤

Drug Formulation

5 sheng of bamboo sap, 1 liang of licorice, 1 liang of Qin Jiao, 1 liang of Pueraria root, 1 liang of Scutellaria root, 1 liang of Ephedra, 1 liang of Stephania root, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Cinnamon bark, 1 liang of dried ginger, 1.5 liang of Fangfeng, 1.5 liang of Cimicifuga, 2 liang of Poria, 2 pieces of Aconite, and 50 apricot kernels.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 7.

Benefits

Beriberi. Weakness and numbness in both legs, or muscle cramps; loss of sensation in the skin and flesh; abdominal distension resembling swelling that does not indent upon palpation; aversion to food and drink; or sensitivity to cold.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil with 7 sheng of water and bamboo sap until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 3 doses and take to induce sweating.

First Bamboo Sap Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 7.,Beriberi. Weakness and numbness in both legs, or muscle cramps; loss of sensation in the skin and flesh; abdominal distension resembling swelling that does not indent upon palpation; aversion to food and drink; or sensitivity to cold.

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