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Seven-Ingredient Du Huo Decoction

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Seven-Ingredient Du Huo Decoction,Weakness in the legs, as well as wind-dampness syndrome causing limpness and lack of coordination.

Formulas Name : Seven-Ingredient Du Huo Decoction

Chinese Name : 七物独活汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Duhuo, 4 liang of Kudzu Root, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 4 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 4 liang of Pinellia (washed), 2 liang of Licorice (roasted), and 3 liang of Fangfeng.

Source

From *Hu Qia’s Formulas*, citing Zhang Miao (see *Wai Tai*, Volume 19).

Benefits

Weakness in the legs, as well as wind-dampness syndrome causing limpness and lack of coordination.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; take 1 sheng per dose, three times daily. A slight perspiration is beneficial.

Note

Avoid mutton, (饣易), seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw scallions.

Seven-Ingredient Du Huo Decoction,From *Hu Qia’s Formulas*, citing Zhang Miao (see *Wai Tai*, Volume 19).,Weakness in the legs, as well as wind-dampness syndrome causing limpness and lack of coordination.

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