Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.，For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.
Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction
Chinese Name : 羌活鞠汤
Drug Formulation
Qianghuo 2 qian, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water) 1 qian 5 fen, Chuanxiong 1 qian 5 fen, Bai Zhi 1 qian, Nanxing (stir-fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Huangqin (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Huangbai (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Shenqu (stir-fried) 1 qian, Taoren 1 qian, Guizhi 1 qian, Fangji 5 fen, Honghua 5 fen.
Source
From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a single dose.
Benefits
For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.
Instructions for Use
Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water; if the condition affects the upper part of the body, take after meals; if it affects the lower part, take on an empty stomach.
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Qianghuo-Juwei Decoction,For conditions caused by invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in pain throughout the body, inability to turn over in bed, fever, thirst, inability to bear the touch of one’s own hands, incessant crying out, as well as beriberi, where the lower back and legs are unable to move or walk, and pain that wanders through all the joints.