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Kidney Bi Decoction

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Kidney Bi Decoction,Kidney Bi results from deficiency-cold in the lower jiao, compounded by exposure to cold and dampness, leading to severe pain in the lower back and kidneys, and weakness in both legs.

Formulas Name : Kidney Bi Decoction

Chinese Name : 肾痹汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Cornus officinalis, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 5 qian of Coix seed, 3 qian of Eucommia ulmoides, 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 0.5 fen of Aconite, 0.5 fen of Stephania tetrandra, 3 qian of Dendrobium nobile, and 5 qian of Lycium barbarum bark.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Kidney Bi results from deficiency-cold in the lower jiao, compounded by exposure to cold and dampness, leading to severe pain in the lower back and kidneys, and weakness in both legs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After 2 doses, the lower back feels lighter; after 4 doses, the pain subsides; after 10 doses, strength returns to both legs; and after another 10 doses, complete recovery is achieved.

Kidney Bi Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Kidney Bi results from deficiency-cold in the lower jiao, compounded by exposure to cold and dampness, leading to severe pain in the lower back and kidneys, and weakness in both legs.

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