Six-Ingredient Aconite Decoction

Six-Ingredient Aconite Decoction,The Four Qi flow into the Foot Taiyin Meridian, causing restless pain in the joints, stiffness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, difficulty urinating, aversion to wind and cold, and intermittent swelling of the head, face, hands, and feet.

Formulas Name : Six-Ingredient Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 六物附子汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (roasted, with skin and pith removed) 4 liang, Cinnamon Bark 4 liang, White Atractylodes 3 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Stephania Root 4 liang, Poria 3 liang.

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

The Four Qi flow into the Foot Taiyin Meridian, causing restless pain in the joints, stiffness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, difficulty urinating, aversion to wind and cold, and intermittent swelling of the head, face, hands, and feet.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 7 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Six-Ingredient Aconite Decoction,From *San Yin*, Volume 3.,The Four Qi flow into the Foot Taiyin Meridian, causing restless pain in the joints, stiffness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, difficulty urinating, aversion to wind and cold, and intermittent swelling of the head, face, hands, and feet.

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