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Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Soaked in Wine

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Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Soaked in Wine,For five types of lower back pain accompanied by stiffness, soreness, and aching in the tendons and meridians of the legs and knees.

Formulas Name : Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Soaked in Wine

Chinese Name : 萆薢浸酒

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Smilax glabra, 3 liang of Aconite root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 2 liang of Eucommia bark (coarse outer bark removed, roasted until slightly yellow), 2 liang of Dogspine, 2 liang of Notopterygium root, 2 liang of Cinnamon bark, 3 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), and 2 liang of Mulberry mistletoe.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 44.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, place them in a raw silk bag, and steep in 2 dou of wine. Seal tightly for seven days before opening.

Benefits

For five types of lower back pain accompanied by stiffness, soreness, and aching in the tendons and meridians of the legs and knees.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 medium-sized cup per dose, taken warm before meals.

Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Soaked in Wine,From *Shenghui*, Volume 44.,For five types of lower back pain accompanied by stiffness, soreness, and aching in the tendons and meridians of the legs and knees.

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