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.
Salvia Decoction
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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.
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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.