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.
Waist-Massage Pill
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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.
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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.