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Shǎn Tóng Decoction

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Shǎn Tóng Decoction,For sudden, sharp lower back pain caused by strain or contusion.

Formulas Name : Shǎn Tóng Decoction

Chinese Name : 闪痛煎

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Trifoliate Orange Peel, 8 fen of Platycodon Root, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Wuyao, 1 qian of Angelica Root, 1 qian of Apricot Kernel, 1 qian of Pinellia, 1 qian of Akebia, 5 fen of Licorice, 5 fen of Safflower.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For sudden, sharp lower back pain caused by strain or contusion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Shǎn Tóng Decoction,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.,For sudden, sharp lower back pain caused by strain or contusion.

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