Qiangfang Xingbi Decoction

Qiangfang Xingbi Decoction,For “Xingbi” (painful arthralgia).

Formulas Name : Qiangfang Xingbi Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌防行痹汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Qin Jiao 2 qian, Chuan Duan 2 qian, Wei Ling Xian 2 qian, Quan Danggui 2 qian, Ming Ru Xiang 5 fen, Jing Mo Yao 5 fen, Du Hong Hua 5 fen.

Source

From Gu Songyuan’s empirical formula, as cited in *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For “Xingbi” (painful arthralgia).

Instructions for Use

Use 1 liang each of young mulberry branches and green pine needles to prepare a decoction in place of water; boil and drink.

Qiangfang Xingbi Decoction,From Gu Songyuan’s empirical formula, as cited in *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For “Xingbi” (painful arthralgia).

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