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Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Expelling Powder,Gout. Generalized arthralgia, or loss of sensation in the hands and feet, with numbness throughout the body—attributed to blood deficiency and stagnation of wind-dampness.

Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Expelling Powder

Chinese Name : 祛风逐湿散

Drug Formulation

Strychnos nux-vomica (processed, pure powder) 3 qian, Chuan Shan Wei Jia (processed, pure powder) 3 qian, processed Aconite root powder 1 qian, Cinnamomum cassia powder 1 qian, Angelica sinensis powder 1 qian, Corydalis yanhusuo powder 1 qian.

Source

*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Gout. Generalized arthralgia, or loss of sensation in the hands and feet, with numbness throughout the body—attributed to blood deficiency and stagnation of wind-dampness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with fine aged wine. Drink until intoxicated, then rest in a warm place to induce sweating. As the pain intensifies at the affected site, accompanied by dizziness and sweating on the back, a brief period of drowsiness will follow, after which the condition resolves completely. If pain or numbness persists after taking the dose, continue taking several doses until sensation returns.

Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Expelling Powder,*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.,Gout. Generalized arthralgia, or loss of sensation in the hands and feet, with numbness throughout the body—attributed to blood deficiency and stagnation of wind-dampness.

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