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Qianghuo Dampness-Removing Decoction,Wind and dampness combine, causing pain throughout the entire body.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Dampness-Removing Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活除湿汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo Shengshi Decoction (excluding Duhuo, Manjing, Chuanxiong, and Licorice), Shengma, and Cangzhu.

Source

From *Collected Explanations of Medical Formulas*.

Benefits

Wind and dampness combine, causing pain throughout the entire body.

Qianghuo Dampness-Removing Decoction，From *Collected Explanations of Medical Formulas*.，Wind and dampness combine, causing pain throughout the entire body.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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