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Jianbu Siwu Decoction

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Jianbu Siwu Decoction,Blood deficiency fails to nourish the lower body, causing weakness in the legs and an inability to walk.

Formulas Name : Jianbu Siwu Decoction

Chinese Name : 健步四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian 5 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian 5 fen, Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian 5 fen, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 1 qian 5 fen, Achyranthes bidentata (stem removed, washed with wine) 1 qian, Carica papaya 1 qian, Dipsacus asper 1 qian.

Source

From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Blood deficiency fails to nourish the lower body, causing weakness in the legs and an inability to walk.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Jianbu Siwu Decoction,From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.,Blood deficiency fails to nourish the lower body, causing weakness in the legs and an inability to walk.

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