Modified Chuanxiong-Bai Zhi-Xiang Su Powder，From *Experienced Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 242.，In the early stages of beriberi, the condition manifests as a single tendon running from the shin bone to the buttocks and lower back, caused by exposure to wind-dampness.
Modified Chuanxiong-Bai Zhi-Xiang Su Powder
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Formulas Name : Modified Chuanxiong-Bai Zhi-Xiang Su Powder
Chinese Name : 加减芎芷香苏散
Drug Formulation
Chuanxiong, licorice, cyperus rhizome, Angelica dahurica, Amomum villosum, tangerine peel, perilla leaf, Smilax glabra, Sichuan duhuo, Schizonepeta spikelets, dried papaya, and areca nut—each in equal parts.
Source
From *Experienced Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 242.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
In the early stages of beriberi, the condition manifests as a single tendon running from the shin bone to the buttocks and lower back, caused by exposure to wind-dampness.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes. Take 3–4 times daily.
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Modified Chuanxiong-Bai Zhi-Xiang Su Powder,In the early stages of beriberi, the condition manifests as a single tendon running from the shin bone to the buttocks and lower back, caused by exposure to wind-dampness.