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Tendon-Nourishing Decoction

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Tendon-Nourishing Decoction,For those who, due to arduous travel and labor with ceaseless physical exertion, suffer from contracted tendons that cannot be stretched, lie in bed groaning, are unable to take a step, experience pain throughout the body, and have sore and numb arms.

Formulas Name : Tendon-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 养筋汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Peony Root (Bai Shao), 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di), 1 liang of Ophiopogon Tuber (Mai Dong), 3 qian of Roasted Jujube Seed (Zao Ren), and 3 qian of Morinda Root (Ba Ji Tian).

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For those who, due to arduous travel and labor with ceaseless physical exertion, suffer from contracted tendons that cannot be stretched, lie in bed groaning, are unable to take a step, experience pain throughout the body, and have sore and numb arms.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Tendon-Nourishing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,For those who, due to arduous travel and labor with ceaseless physical exertion, suffer from contracted tendons that cannot be stretched, lie in bed groaning, are unable to take a step, experience pain throughout the body, and have sore and numb arms.

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