Jianzhong Modified Decoction，*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 1.，For spasms and stiffness of the tendons, accompanied by pulling and tightness, as well as the “Five Exhaustions” and “Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain so severe that standing is difficult.
Jianzhong Modified Decoction
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Formulas Name : Jianzhong Modified Decoction
Chinese Name : 建中加减汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of cassia bark, 1 liang of white poria (peeled), 1 liang of angelica root, 1 liang of aconite root (roasted), 1 liang of magnolia bark (processed with ginger), 3 liang of dragon bone, 3 liang of astragalus (chopped), 3 liang of ophiopogon tuber, 3 liang of white peony root, 3 liang of raw rehmannia root.
Source
*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For spasms and stiffness of the tendons, accompanied by pulling and tightness, as well as the “Five Exhaustions” and “Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain so severe that standing is difficult.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, 1 jujube, and a small amount of malt syrup; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm.
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Jianzhong Modified Decoction,For spasms and stiffness of the tendons, accompanied by pulling and tightness, as well as the “Five Exhaustions” and “Seven Injuries,” frequent urination, and abdominal pain so severe that standing is difficult.