Formula for Washing the Legs

Formula for Washing the Legs,For soreness and pain in the shoulders, back, and limbs.

Formulas Name : Formula for Washing the Legs

Chinese Name : 洗腿方

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Angelica sinensis root (soaked in wine), 3 qian of green maple vine, 3 qian of Xuan wood apple, 3 qian of stir-fried red peony root, 3 qian of bone-penetrating herb, and 1.5 qian of Fangfeng.

Source

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

Benefits

For soreness and pain in the shoulders, back, and limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use for fumigation and washing.

Formula for Washing the Legs,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For soreness and pain in the shoulders, back, and limbs.

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