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Runhe Decoction

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Runhe Decoction,When kidney yin is depleted and cannot ascend to moisten the brain, the pathway of the “river-chariot” becomes dry and obstructed, making passage difficult; hence, pain in the spine.

Formulas Name : Runhe Decoction

Chinese Name : 润河汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Cornus officinalis 4 qian, Ophiopogon 4 qian, Schisandra chinensis 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 qian, Saposhnikovia divaricata 5 fen, Poria cocos 3 qian, Aconite 1 fen.

Source

From *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.

Benefits

When kidney yin is depleted and cannot ascend to moisten the brain, the pathway of the “river-chariot” becomes dry and obstructed, making passage difficult; hence, pain in the spine.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Effects are achieved only with frequent and prolonged use.

Runhe Decoction,From *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.,When kidney yin is depleted and cannot ascend to moisten the brain, the pathway of the “river-chariot” becomes dry and obstructed, making passage difficult; hence, pain in the spine.

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