Tianma and Amber Pills

Tianma and Amber Pills,Syndrome of Cold Extremities: Wind stirs and yang rises; the Chong Qi rebels upward; the feet become cold and numb. Symptoms include dizziness and lightheadedness, soreness and pain in the shoulders and back, numbness in the limbs, cold and numb hands and feet, piercing pain in the chest and abdomen, weakness in the lower back and knees, rebellious Qi surging upward, and stabbing pain in the muscles. This condition results from stroke, cold invasion, dampness, or Qi deficiency.

Formulas Name : Tianma and Amber Pills

Chinese Name : 天麻琥珀丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of steamed Tianma, 2 liang of Amber, 1 liang of Wuyao, 3 liang of Poria Sclerotium, 5 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 5 qian of Phellodendron Bark, 5 qian of Stephania Root, 1 liang of Qin Jiao, 3 liang of calcined Oyster Shell, 2 liang of Xishu Grass, 1 liang of Uncaria Vine, 8 qian of Bupleurum Root, 1 liang of Guang Curcuma, and 2 liang of Huai Achyranthes Root.

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

Syndrome of Cold Extremities: Wind stirs and yang rises; the Chong Qi rebels upward; the feet become cold and numb. Symptoms include dizziness and lightheadedness, soreness and pain in the shoulders and back, numbness in the limbs, cold and numb hands and feet, piercing pain in the chest and abdomen, weakness in the lower back and knees, rebellious Qi surging upward, and stabbing pain in the muscles. This condition results from stroke, cold invasion, dampness, or Qi deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Each pill weighs 2 qian; coat with gold leaf and seal with white wax. Take 1 pill at a time: remove the wax, dissolve in water, and take with a small amount of wine.

Note

Avoid eating scallions and garlic.

Tianma and Amber Pills,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 3.,Syndrome of Cold Extremities: Wind stirs and yang rises; the Chong Qi rebels upward; the feet become cold and numb. Symptoms include dizziness and lightheadedness, soreness and pain in the shoulders and back, numbness in the limbs, cold and numb hands and feet, piercing pain in the chest and abdomen, weakness in the lower back and knees, rebellious Qi surging upward, and stabbing pain in the muscles. This condition results from stroke, cold invasion, dampness, or Qi deficiency.

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