Si Fang San

Si Fang San,Joint pain resulting from old injuries or exposure to wind, cold, and dampness.

Formulas Name : Si Fang San

Chinese Name : 四方散

Drug Formulation

Raw Pinellia tuber, raw Pinellia rhizome, raw Sichuan Aconite root, raw Chinese Aconite root, and wild taro, each in equal parts.

Source

*Science of Traumatic Injuries*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Joint pain resulting from old injuries or exposure to wind, cold, and dampness.

Instructions for Use

Boil in water or wine until hot; apply externally.

Si Fang San,*Science of Traumatic Injuries*.,Joint pain resulting from old injuries or exposure to wind, cold, and dampness.

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