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Silkworm, Scorpion, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction

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Silkworm, Scorpion, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction,For those with a constitutionally weak constitution who suddenly contract a wind-pathogen, resulting in a creeping sensation throughout the body that moves like a worm—or begins in the left leg and gradually ascends to the head, then descends to the right leg—accompanied by itching and audible sounds.

Formulas Name : Silkworm, Scorpion, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 蚕蝎归耆汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Astragalus membranaceus, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Stiff Silkworm, 1 qian of Pinellia ternata, 1 whole scorpion, and 0.5 fen of dried tangerine peel.

Source

From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For those with a constitutionally weak constitution who suddenly contract a wind-pathogen, resulting in a creeping sensation throughout the body that moves like a worm—or begins in the left leg and gradually ascends to the head, then descends to the right leg—accompanied by itching and audible sounds.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Silkworm, Scorpion, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction,From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.,For those with a constitutionally weak constitution who suddenly contract a wind-pathogen, resulting in a creeping sensation throughout the body that moves like a worm—or begins in the left leg and gradually ascends to the head, then descends to the right leg—accompanied by itching and audible sounds.

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