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Formula for a Wash to Nourish Tendons and Activate Meridians

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Formula for a Wash to Nourish Tendons and Activate Meridians,For diseases of the tendons and bones.

Formulas Name : Formula for a Wash to Nourish Tendons and Activate Meridians

Chinese Name : 荣筋活络洗药方

Drug Formulation

Xuan Mugua 3 qian, Pine Knots 3 qian, Red Peony Root 4 qian, Penetrating-Bone Herb 3 qian, Clear Wind Vine 3 qian, Frankincense 2 qian, Safflower 2 qian, Whole Angelica Root 4 qian, Celestial Immortal Vine 3 qian.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

For diseases of the tendons and bones.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, mix with 2 liang of rice wine, and use the solution for washing.

Formula for a Wash to Nourish Tendons and Activate Meridians,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For diseases of the tendons and bones.

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