Salvia Decoction

Salvia Decoction,When the tendons are extremely stiff, the lower legs become swollen and painful, making it impossible to walk long distances; the soles of the feet feel as if being cut, and the pain from torn tendons is unbearable.

Formulas Name : Salvia Decoction

Chinese Name : 丹参煮散

Drug Formulation

Salvia miltiorrhiza 3 liang, Ligusticum chuanxiong 2 liang, Eucommia ulmoides 2 liang, Dipsacus asper 2 liang, Lycium barbarum bark 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 1 liang 18 zhu, Akebia trifoliata 1 liang 18 zhu, Rehmannia glutinosa (dried) 1 liang 18 zhu,Ophiopogon tuber 1 liang 18 zhu, Cimicifuga root 1 liang 18 zhu, Coix seed 1 liang 18 zhu, Ephedra 1 liang 18 zhu, Achyranthes root 2 liang 6 zhu, Fresh ginger (sliced and stir-fried until charred and dry) 2 liang, Oyster shell 2 liang, Licorice root 1 liang 6 zhu, Cinnamon bark 1 liang 6 zhu.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 11.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

When the tendons are extremely stiff, the lower legs become swollen and painful, making it impossible to walk long distances; the soles of the feet feel as if being cut, and the pain from torn tendons is unbearable.

Instructions for Use

Place 2 fangcun bi of the powder in a silk bag, add 2 sheng of well water, boil down to 1 sheng, and take the entire dose at once, twice daily.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and wild mustard.

Salvia Decoction,*Qianjin*, Volume 11.,When the tendons are extremely stiff, the lower legs become swollen and painful, making it impossible to walk long distances; the soles of the feet feel as if being cut, and the pain from torn tendons is unbearable.

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