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Wenluo Decoction

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Wenluo Decoction,Deficiency of qi and blood, with wind-cold lingering in the meridians, resulting in coldness in the lower legs, weakness of the tendons and vessels, and, over time, the development of cold-induced bi syndrome, characterized by weakness in the hands and feet, difficulty walking, pain in the joints, and a strong aversion to wind and cold.

Formulas Name : Wenluo Decoction

Chinese Name : 温络汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 1 liang of Achyranthes bidentata (soaked in wine), 1 liang of Eucommia ulmoides (roasted), 1 liang of Aconite root (processed), 1 liang of tiger leg bone (roasted with wine),Astragalus (Huangqi) 7 qian and a half, Myrrh half liang, Frankincense half liang, Licorice half liang, Ginseng half liang, White Ginger 1 liang and a half, Cinnamon Bark (Gui Xin) 3 fen, Angelica (Dang Gui) 2 liang and 2 qian, Sichuan Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) 7 qian and a half.

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Deficiency of qi and blood, with wind-cold lingering in the meridians, resulting in coldness in the lower legs, weakness of the tendons and vessels, and, over time, the development of cold-induced bi syndrome, characterized by weakness in the hands and feet, difficulty walking, pain in the joints, and a strong aversion to wind and cold.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 slices of papaya, then simmer in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen. Take after meals.

Wenluo Decoction,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 1.,Deficiency of qi and blood, with wind-cold lingering in the meridians, resulting in coldness in the lower legs, weakness of the tendons and vessels, and, over time, the development of cold-induced bi syndrome, characterized by weakness in the hands and feet, difficulty walking, pain in the joints, and a strong aversion to wind and cold.

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