Waist-Massage Pill

Waist-Massage Pill,For lower back pain caused by cold and dampness. In men: chronic deficiency of the water organ, the “Five Labors” and “Seven Injuries,” general debility, premature graying of the temples, and pain in the lower back and knees; in women: chronic deficiency of the water organ, blood leakage from the uterus, deafness, blurred vision, foul-smelling diseases, and wind-induced debility.

Formulas Name : Waist-Massage Pill

Chinese Name : 摩腰丹

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (roasted until cracked, peel and pith removed, ground into powder) 1 liang, White Alum (burned to ash) 1 liang,Citrus Peel (pulp removed, ground into powder) 1 liang, Cloves 1 liang, Frankincense 1 liang, Realgar (ground) 1 liang, Sulfur (ground) 1 liang, Evodia Fruit (ground into powder) 1 liang, Apricot Kernels (skin and tip removed) 1 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang, Musk (ground separately) 1 qian, Talcum Powder (ground separately) 1 qian, Cinnabar (ground) 1 liang.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, making 8 pills per liang.

Benefits

For lower back pain caused by cold and dampness. In men: chronic deficiency of the water organ, the “Five Labors” and “Seven Injuries,” general debility, premature graying of the temples, and pain in the lower back and knees; in women: chronic deficiency of the water organ, blood leakage from the uterus, deafness, blurred vision, foul-smelling diseases, and wind-induced debility.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, dissolve it in ginger juice, apply a thin layer to the painful area, wrap it with cotton, and after it dries, rub it in with your hands to ensure the medicinal properties penetrate deeply—this is the most effective method.

Waist-Massage Pill,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.,For lower back pain caused by cold and dampness. In men: chronic deficiency of the water organ, the “Five Labors” and “Seven Injuries,” general debility, premature graying of the temples, and pain in the lower back and knees; in women: chronic deficiency of the water organ, blood leakage from the uterus, deafness, blurred vision, foul-smelling diseases, and wind-induced debility.

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