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Five-Branch Decoction

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Five-Branch Decoction,For beriberi and leprosy; rheumatic beriberi; all types of pain in the tendons and bones; and leprous wind. For severe, chronic leprosy that has not healed, with loss of facial hair and a collapsed nasal bridge that does not heal.

Formulas Name : Five-Branch Decoction

Chinese Name : 五枝汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of mulberry twigs, 1 sheng of locust twigs, 1 sheng of paper mulberry twigs, 1 sheng of willow twigs, and 1 sheng of peach twigs.

Source

From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.

Processing

Finely chop each of the above ingredients.

Benefits

For beriberi and leprosy; rheumatic beriberi; all types of pain in the tendons and bones; and leprous wind. For severe, chronic leprosy that has not healed, with loss of facial hair and a collapsed nasal bridge that does not heal.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 handful of castor leaves and 3 sheng of water; decoct until reduced to 2 sheng, strain out the residue, and use the liquid to wash the feet and knees.

Five-Branch Decoction,From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.,For beriberi and leprosy; rheumatic beriberi; all types of pain in the tendons and bones; and leprous wind. For severe, chronic leprosy that has not healed, with loss of facial hair and a collapsed nasal bridge that does not heal.

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