San Jian Decoction，*Ju Fang*, Volume 5 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).，Deficiency of true qi, chronic deficiency of primordial yang, invasion by cold pathogens, restless pain in the limbs and joints, soreness in the lower back and waist, spontaneous sweating and cold extremities, loose stools, and cloudy, white urine; as well as stroke with drooling and loss of consciousness; and cold syndrome in typhoid fever, characterized by cold extremities and a faint pulse.
San Jian Decoction
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Formulas Name : San Jian Decoction
Chinese Name : 三建汤
Drug Formulation
Tianxiong (processed, with skin and navel removed), Fuzi (processed, with skin and navel removed), and Dachuanwu (processed, with skin and navel removed), each in equal parts.
Source
*Ju Fang*, Volume 5 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Deficiency of true qi, chronic deficiency of primordial yang, invasion by cold pathogens, restless pain in the limbs and joints, soreness in the lower back and waist, spontaneous sweating and cold extremities, loose stools, and cloudy, white urine; as well as stroke with drooling and loss of consciousness; and cold syndrome in typhoid fever, characterized by cold extremities and a faint pulse.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 15 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.
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San Jian Decoction,Deficiency of true qi, chronic deficiency of primordial yang, invasion by cold pathogens, restless pain in the limbs and joints, soreness in the lower back and waist, spontaneous sweating and cold extremities, loose stools, and cloudy, white urine; as well as stroke with drooling and loss of consciousness; and cold syndrome in typhoid fever, characterized by cold extremities and a faint pulse.