Forsythia Decoction for Reducing Swelling

Forsythia Decoction for Reducing Swelling,For all cases of “crane-knee wind” (swelling and pain in both knees, inability to walk, with symptoms milder during the day and worse at night).

Formulas Name : Forsythia Decoction for Reducing Swelling

Chinese Name : 连翘消肿汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Forsythia, 3 qian of Fangfeng, 3 qian of Schizonepeta (roasted), 5 qian of Morinda Root (core removed, roasted in salt water), 3 qian of Mulberry Cuttlefish (roasted in salt water), 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 qian of Chuanxiong (roasted), 1.5 qian of Chuanxi.

Source

From *Collected Insights from Clinical Practice*.

Benefits

For all cases of “crane-knee wind” (swelling and pain in both knees, inability to walk, with symptoms milder during the day and worse at night).

Instructions for Use

Use 3 cun of scallion white as a guide.

Forsythia Decoction for Reducing Swelling,From *Collected Insights from Clinical Practice*.,For all cases of “crane-knee wind” (swelling and pain in both knees, inability to walk, with symptoms milder during the day and worse at night).

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