Qianghuo Decoction

Qianghuo Decoction,For wind-induced stiffness, joint pain, dizziness and blurred vision, and muscle stiffness and fatigue.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活煮散

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 1 liang, Chuanxiong 1 liang, Jiegeng 1 liang, Fuling 1 liang, Yiyiren 1 liang, Duhuo half a liang, Huangjupi half a liang, Ren Shen half a liang, Xixin half a liang, Maimendong half a liang, Baizhu half a liang, Gancao half a liang.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 105.

Processing

Brush away any sand or soil from the above herbs, chop them finely, lightly roast them all, and grind into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For wind-induced stiffness, joint pain, dizziness and blurred vision, and muscle stiffness and fatigue.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 3 slices of fresh ginger to 1 zhan of water, decoct together, strain to obtain 5 fen, and drink warm at any time; the remaining residue may be decocted again.

Qianghuo Decoction,*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 105.,For wind-induced stiffness, joint pain, dizziness and blurred vision, and muscle stiffness and fatigue.

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