Rheumatic Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 185.，For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, pain in the lower back and legs, and inability to walk; for women with postpartum deficiency of blood and qi who have contracted wind, cold, and dampness, presenting with a tight jaw, stiff neck, and pain and numbness in the lower back and legs.
Rheumatic Decoction
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Formulas Name : Rheumatic Decoction
Chinese Name : 风湿汤
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of Angelica sinensis, half a liang of Paeonia lactiflora, half a liang of Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed), half a liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, half a liang of licorice (roasted), and 1 liang of Aconitum carmichaeli (roasted, peel removed).
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 185.
Benefits
For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, pain in the lower back and legs, and inability to walk; for women with postpartum deficiency of blood and qi who have contracted wind, cold, and dampness, presenting with a tight jaw, stiff neck, and pain and numbness in the lower back and legs.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals, three times daily.
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Rheumatic Decoction,For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, pain in the lower back and legs, and inability to walk; for women with postpartum deficiency of blood and qi who have contracted wind, cold, and dampness, presenting with a tight jaw, stiff neck, and pain and numbness in the lower back and legs.