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Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Wash

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Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Wash,For lower limb fractures and late-stage dislocations characterized by stagnant blood and tight, inextensible tendons.

Formulas Name : Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Wash

Chinese Name : 舒筋活血洗剂

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Tendon-Stretching Herb, 5 qian of Bone-Penetrating Herb, 5 qian of Mulberry Parasite, 5 qian of Bone-Mending Herb, 5 qian of Wild Achyranthes, 3 qian of Angelica Root Tail, 3 qian of Safflower, 3 qian of Chinese Gentian, 3 qian of Acanthopanax Bark, 3 qian of Wood Apple.

Source

From *Lin Rugao’s Experience in Bone Setting*.

Benefits

For lower limb fractures and late-stage dislocations characterized by stagnant blood and tight, inextensible tendons.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; use for fumigation and washing, adding 2 liang of rice wine to each dose. Use one dose daily for two fumigation and washing sessions.

Tendon-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Wash,From *Lin Rugao’s Experience in Bone Setting*.,For lower limb fractures and late-stage dislocations characterized by stagnant blood and tight, inextensible tendons.

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