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Shengchao Powder,Cold qi from the bladder attacking the lower back and hips, causing pain; lower back pain due to kidney deficiency; dull pain in the lower back caused by a strain or sprain, rendering the patient unable to move.

Formulas Name : Shengchao Powder

Chinese Name : 升朝散

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Bark (Gui Xin) 1 liang, Peony Root (Mu Dan) 3 fen, Aconite Root (Fu Zi) half a liang (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 44); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 155).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Cold qi from the bladder attacking the lower back and hips, causing pain; lower back pain due to kidney deficiency; dull pain in the lower back caused by a strain or sprain, rendering the patient unable to move.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine and taken before meals.

Shengchao Powder,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 44); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 155).,Cold qi from the bladder attacking the lower back and hips, causing pain; lower back pain due to kidney deficiency; dull pain in the lower back caused by a strain or sprain, rendering the patient unable to move.

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