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Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Decoction for External Use,Pain due to contracture of tendons and meridians following injury.

Formulas Name : Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Decoction for External Use

Chinese Name : 舒筋活血洗方

Drug Formulation

9g Shenjincao, 9g Haitongpi, 9g Qin Jiao, 9g Du Huo, 9g Dang Gui, 9g Gou Teng, 6g Frankincense, 6g Myrrh, 6g Sichuan Safflower.

Source

*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology*.

Benefits

Pain due to contracture of tendons and meridians following injury.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use the warm decoction to wash the affected area.

Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Decoction for External Use，*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology*.，Pain due to contracture of tendons and meridians following injury.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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