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Formula for Nourishing the Essence, Strengthening the Roots, and Warming the Lower Back

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Formula for Nourishing the Essence, Strengthening the Roots, and Warming the Lower Back,Nourishes the vital energy, strengthens the root, and warms the lower back.

Formulas Name : Formula for Nourishing the Essence, Strengthening the Roots, and Warming the Lower Back

Chinese Name : 养元固本暖腰方

Drug Formulation

1 liang Guangmu Xiang, 1 liang genuine Sichuan pepper, 1 liang (roasted) star anise, 1 liang Gu Zhi, 1 liang Sheng Ma, 5 qian Sichuan Aconite, half a jin Qi Ai, 4 qian cloves, 1 liang Cinnamon Bark, 1 liang Sichuan Melia fruit.

Source

From *Zongfutang Fang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Nourishes the vital energy, strengthens the root, and warms the lower back.

Instructions for Use

First, knead the mugwort until soft; then grind all the herbs into a fine powder and mix thoroughly. Use silk or satin to make a waist wrap, fill it with the herbal mixture, and tie it tightly around the waist so that it lies directly against the skin.

Formula for Nourishing the Essence, Strengthening the Roots, and Warming the Lower Back,From *Zongfutang Fang*, Volume 2.,Nourishes the vital energy, strengthens the root, and warms the lower back.

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