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Nourishing Blood and Activating Meridians Decoction

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Nourishing Blood and Activating Meridians Decoction,For lower back pain resulting from sudden strain or falls leading to blood stasis, as well as lower back pain caused by constipation.

Formulas Name : Nourishing Blood and Activating Meridians Decoction

Chinese Name : 调荣活络汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Peach Kernel 2 qian, Rhubarb 2 qian, Achyranthes root 2 qian, Ligusticum wallichii 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia 1 qian, Notopterygium root 1 qian, Cinnamon Twig 3 fen.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For lower back pain resulting from sudden strain or falls leading to blood stasis, as well as lower back pain caused by constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Nourishing Blood and Activating Meridians Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.,For lower back pain resulting from sudden strain or falls leading to blood stasis, as well as lower back pain caused by constipation.

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