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Qianghuo-Xixin Decoction,Cold pathogen injures the Nutritive Blood, causing aversion to cold and cold extremities; pain radiating from the teeth to the brain; and a sensation as if the body were being beaten.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo-Xixin Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活细辛汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo, Xixin, Fuzi, Ginger, Guizhi, Licorice.

Source

*Medical Levels*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Cold pathogen injures the Nutritive Blood, causing aversion to cold and cold extremities; pain radiating from the teeth to the brain; and a sensation as if the body were being beaten.

Qianghuo-Xixin Decoction，*Medical Levels*, Volume 7.，Cold pathogen injures the Nutritive Blood, causing aversion to cold and cold extremities; pain radiating from the teeth to the brain; and a sensation as if the body were being beaten.

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