Muscle-Relaxing and Protective Powder，*San Yin*, Volume 1.，For left-sided paralysis and right-sided weakness, stiffness and cramping of tendons and meridians, loss of motor function, and weakness in the legs; for dry and涩 beriberi, as well as dampness obstructing the meridians, resulting in an inability to stand for prolonged periods.
Muscle-Relaxing and Protective Powder
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Formulas Name : Muscle-Relaxing and Protective Powder
Chinese Name : 舒筋保安散
Drug Formulation
Dried Papaya 1 liang, Smilax glabra 1 liang, Wulingzhi 1 liang, Achyranthes root (soaked in wine) 1 liang,Tianma 1 liang, Xuduan 1 liang, Bai Jiangcan (roasted and de-silked) 1 liang, Songjie 1 liang, Bai Shaoyao 1 liang, Wuyao (stem removed) 1 liang, Weilingxian 1 liang, Huangqi 1 liang, Chuan Danggui 1 liang, Fangfeng (branches removed) 1 liang, Hugu 1 liang.
Source
*San Yin*, Volume 1.
Processing
Use 1 dou of ash-free wine to steep the above herbs for 27 days, sealing the container tightly. Once the period is complete, remove the herbs, dry them in an oven, and grind them into a fine powder.
Benefits
For left-sided paralysis and right-sided weakness, stiffness and cramping of tendons and meridians, loss of motor function, and weakness in the legs; for dry and涩 beriberi, as well as dampness obstructing the meridians, resulting in an inability to stand for prolonged periods.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with half a zhan of the medicinal wine used for steeping; after finishing the wine, mix with rice broth.
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Muscle-Relaxing and Protective Powder,For left-sided paralysis and right-sided weakness, stiffness and cramping of tendons and meridians, loss of motor function, and weakness in the legs; for dry and涩 beriberi, as well as dampness obstructing the meridians, resulting in an inability to stand for prolonged periods.