Muscle-Relieving Diguipi Decoction

Muscle-Relieving Diguipi Decoction,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, with parched lips and a flushed face, or occasional restlessness, and stiffness and fatigue in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Muscle-Relieving Diguipi Decoction

Chinese Name : 解肌地骨皮汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Lycium bark, 1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Bupleurum (with stems removed), 1 liang of Gardenia (peeled), and 1 liang of licorice (raw, coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, with parched lips and a flushed face, or occasional restlessness, and stiffness and fatigue in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 7 pieces of bamboo leaves; decoct together until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take warm after meals.

Muscle-Relieving Diguipi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, with parched lips and a flushed face, or occasional restlessness, and stiffness and fatigue in the limbs.

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