Qianghuo-Xuduan Decoction，*The Compendium of Life-Saving Principles*, Volume 2.，Qi deficiency of the spleen and kidney, resulting in aching bones, atrophy, and paralysis; or injury to the kidney from wading through water or sleeping in damp conditions, leading to bi syndrome; dampness flowing through the meridians, causing pain in the lower back and knees, heaviness in the legs, and unsteady gait; wind-induced beriberi.
Qianghuo-Xuduan Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qianghuo-Xuduan Decoction
Chinese Name : 羌活续断汤
Drug Formulation
Fangfeng, Chuanxiong, Shu Di, Poria, Xixin, Shaoyao, Gui Zhi, Ren Shen, Qin Jiao, Niuxi, Licorice, Du Zhong (stir-fried to remove fibers), Qianghuo, and Danggui—all in equal parts.
Source
*The Compendium of Life-Saving Principles*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Qi deficiency of the spleen and kidney, resulting in aching bones, atrophy, and paralysis; or injury to the kidney from wading through water or sleeping in damp conditions, leading to bi syndrome; dampness flowing through the meridians, causing pain in the lower back and knees, heaviness in the legs, and unsteady gait; wind-induced beriberi.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 zhong of water and 2 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take on an empty stomach; re-decoct the residue.
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Qianghuo-Xuduan Decoction,Qi deficiency of the spleen and kidney, resulting in aching bones, atrophy, and paralysis; or injury to the kidney from wading through water or sleeping in damp conditions, leading to bi syndrome; dampness flowing through the meridians, causing pain in the lower back and knees, heaviness in the legs, and unsteady gait; wind-induced beriberi.