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Seven-Ingredient Cangbai Powder,Damp-heat lower back pain, with a sensation of heaviness and stiffness whether moving or at rest, making it impossible to turn over in bed.

Formulas Name : Seven-Ingredient Cangbai Powder

Chinese Name : 七味苍柏散

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 1 qian, Phellodendron bark 1 qian, Eucommia bark 1 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 1 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Damp-heat lower back pain, with a sensation of heaviness and stiffness whether moving or at rest, making it impossible to turn over in bed.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Seven-Ingredient Cangbai Powder，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，Damp-heat lower back pain, with a sensation of heaviness and stiffness whether moving or at rest, making it impossible to turn over in bed.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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