Newly Formulated Jianbi Decoction，*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 20.，When cold and dampness invade a deficient constitution, causing stiffness in the joints, resulting in a heavy, aching body that worsens on overcast days, with a string-like and slow pulse—this is called “cold bi.”
Newly Formulated Jianbi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Newly Formulated Jianbi Decoction
Chinese Name : 新制蠲痹汤
Drug Formulation
1.5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 1.5 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, 1.5 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 1.5 qian of Alisma orientale, and 0.5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
Source
*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 20.
Benefits
When cold and dampness invade a deficient constitution, causing stiffness in the joints, resulting in a heavy, aching body that worsens on overcast days, with a string-like and slow pulse—this is called “cold bi.”
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water, strain, then mix in several spoonfuls each of bamboo sap and ginger juice, and take while hot.
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Newly Formulated Jianbi Decoction,When cold and dampness invade a deficient constitution, causing stiffness in the joints, resulting in a heavy, aching body that worsens on overcast days, with a string-like and slow pulse—this is called “cold bi.”