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Tianxian Decoction

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Tianxian Decoction,Pain in the arm caused by phlegm accumulation.

Formulas Name : Tianxian Decoction

Chinese Name : 天仙饮

Drug Formulation

6 qian of sliced turmeric, 3 qian of Tianxian vine, 3 qian of Notopterygium root, 3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Angelica dahurica tips, and half a liang of processed Pinellia.

Source

From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 18.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Pain in the arm caused by phlegm accumulation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and drink. Administer Qianjin Wutao Pills intermittently.

Tianxian Decoction,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 18.,Pain in the arm caused by phlegm accumulation.

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