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Five-Branch Dipping Formula,For wind-toxin attacks causing pain in the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Five-Branch Dipping Formula

Chinese Name : 五枝淋蘸方

Drug Formulation

1 jin of locust branches, 1 jin of willow branches, 1 jin of mulberry branches, 1 jin of pepper branches, and 1 jin of evodia branches.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 25.

Benefits

For wind-toxin attacks causing pain in the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Finely chop the ingredients. Boil 5 dou of water until reduced to 3 dou, strain out the residue, and while still slightly warm, keep away from drafts; dip the affected areas 3–5 times. This will cure the condition.

Five-Branch Dipping Formula,*Shenghui*, Volume 25.,For wind-toxin attacks causing pain in the hands and feet.

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