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Scorpion and Aconite Powder,For chronic weakness in the lower back and legs, pain in the tendons and bones, and difficulty bending or stretching.

Formulas Name : Scorpion and Aconite Powder

Chinese Name : 蝎乌散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of whole scorpion, 3 qian of Tianma, 1 liang of Atractylodes (peeled and stir-fried until yellow), 2 qian of Aconite (raw), and 2 qian of Black Aconite (roasted, peeled, navel removed, and stir-fried).

Source

From *De Xiao*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For chronic weakness in the lower back and legs, pain in the tendons and bones, and difficulty bending or stretching.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mix with wine heated with black beans, and consume while hot. A brief numbness caused by the medicinal properties will subside shortly, and the condition will be alleviated.

Scorpion and Aconite Powder，From *De Xiao*, Volume 9.，For chronic weakness in the lower back and legs, pain in the tendons and bones, and difficulty bending or stretching.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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