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.
Five-Branch Decoction
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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.
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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.