Wind-Relieving Decoction

Wind-Relieving Decoction,For beriberi, arthralgia with fullness and shortness of breath, generalized swelling, knee pain, and to relieve rheumatic pain.

Formulas Name : Wind-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 风引汤

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of soybeans, 3 liang of processed Aconite root, 4 liang of roasted Trifoliate Orange fruit, 4 liang of Alisma, 4 liang of Tangerine peel, 2 liang of roasted Licorice, 2 liang of Poria, and 2 liang of Saposhnikovia root.

Source

Quoted from *Wai Tai* Volume 19, citing a Tang Dynasty clinical formula.

Benefits

For beriberi, arthralgia with fullness and shortness of breath, generalized swelling, knee pain, and to relieve rheumatic pain.

Instructions for Use

Cut the ingredients into pieces. Add 2 dou of water and 2 sheng of wine; boil the soybeans until reduced to 1 dou, strain out the residue, add the remaining herbs, and boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 3 doses. After 3 doses, the swelling will subside; omit the soybeans and Alisma, then take another 3 doses to achieve a complete cure.

Note

Avoid pork, cold water, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and vinegar-based foods.

Wind-Relieving Decoction,Quoted from *Wai Tai* Volume 19, citing a Tang Dynasty clinical formula.,For beriberi, arthralgia with fullness and shortness of breath, generalized swelling, knee pain, and to relieve rheumatic pain.

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