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Formula for Strengthening Tendons and Nourishing Bones

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Formula for Strengthening Tendons and Nourishing Bones

Formulas Name : Formula for Strengthening Tendons and Nourishing Bones

Chinese Name : 壮筋补骨丹

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Chuanxiong 1 liang, White Peony Root 1 liang, stir-fried Rehmannia glutinosa 4 liang, Anonymus 1 liang, Eucommia 1 liang, Chuanxuduan 1 liang 5 qian, Acanthopanax bark 1 liang 5 qian, Dipsacus asper 3 liang,Cinnamomum twig 1 liang, field notoginseng 1 liang, dragon bone 1 liang, Liu Jinu 2 liang, earthworm 3 liang, natural copper 1 liang, astragalus 3 liang, tiger bone 1 liang, Polygonum multiflorum 2 liang, dodder cake 2 liang, codonopsis 2 liang, wood apple 1 liang.

Source

*Practical Orthopedics*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 2 qian.

Instructions for Use

Adults should take 1 pill each morning and evening; dosage for children should be adjusted accordingly, using rice wine as a vehicle.

Formula for Strengthening Tendons and Nourishing Bones,*Practical Orthopedics*.,

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