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Tendon-Relaxing and Meridian-Unblocking Decoction

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Tendon-Relaxing and Meridian-Unblocking Decoction,For hemiplegia due to stroke; blood deficiency with stiffness and contracture of the tendons and joints; fingers that bend but cannot straighten; and inability to walk.

Formulas Name : Tendon-Relaxing and Meridian-Unblocking Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒筋通络汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 4 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, White Peony Root 1 qian 5 fen (wine-fried), Sichuan Lovage 1 qian,Goji berries 3 qian, Papaya 1 qian (wine-fried), Golden-haired Spine 2 qian (hairs removed, sliced), Paper Mulberry Seeds 2 qian, Sichuan Duan 2 qian, Du Huo 1 qian (wine-fried), Achyranthes 2 qian, Qin Jiao 1 qian, Red dates 10, Ginger 3 slices, Mulberry twig 1 chi.

Source

*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For hemiplegia due to stroke; blood deficiency with stiffness and contracture of the tendons and joints; fingers that bend but cannot straighten; and inability to walk.

Tendon-Relaxing and Meridian-Unblocking Decoction,*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.,For hemiplegia due to stroke; blood deficiency with stiffness and contracture of the tendons and joints; fingers that bend but cannot straighten; and inability to walk.

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