Qi Yu Decoction

Qi Yu Decoction,After a serious illness, dampness enters the kidney palace; if kidney-tonifying herbs are taken inappropriately, it causes lower back pain as if the spine were broken, which over time leads to stooped posture.

Formulas Name : Qi Yu Decoction

Chinese Name : 起伛汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of coix seed, 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of astragalus, 3 fen of Fangfeng, 1 fen of aconite.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

After a serious illness, dampness enters the kidney palace; if kidney-tonifying herbs are taken inappropriately, it causes lower back pain as if the spine were broken, which over time leads to stooped posture.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take one dose daily. After one month, the lower back will feel lighter; after two months, the lower back can be straightened; after three months, the patient will be completely cured.

Qi Yu Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,After a serious illness, dampness enters the kidney palace; if kidney-tonifying herbs are taken inappropriately, it causes lower back pain as if the spine were broken, which over time leads to stooped posture.

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