Poria and Chuanxiong Decoction

Poria and Chuanxiong Decoction,Arthralgia.

Formulas Name : Poria and Chuanxiong Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓川芎汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of red Poria, 1 qian of white mulberry bark, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Atractylodes (soaked in rice water overnight, then stir-fried), 1 qian of Ephedra, 1 qian of Peony (baked), 1 qian of Angelica (washed with wine), 0.5 fen of Cinnamon, 1.2 qian of Chuanxiong, and 0.4 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Zhunsheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Arthralgia.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take warm before meals.

Poria and Chuanxiong Decoction,From *Zhunsheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4.,Arthralgia.

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