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Xian Tao Pills,For men and women suffering from numbness in the hands and feet, intermittent pain, stagnation of qi in the lower back and knees causing unrelenting pain; or a cold, numb body due to impaired circulation of blood and qi, accompanied by unbearable twitching and cramping, as well as paralysis and similar conditions.

Formulas Name : Xian Tao Pills

Chinese Name : 仙桃丸

Drug Formulation

Raw Sichuan Aconite: 3 liang; Wulingzhi: 4 liang; Weilingxian: 5 liang.

Source

*Effective Remedies*, Volume 13.

Processing

Roast and bake each ingredient separately, then grind them together into a fine powder. Form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed using vinegar paste.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from numbness in the hands and feet, intermittent pain, stagnation of qi in the lower back and knees causing unrelenting pain; or a cold, numb body due to impaired circulation of blood and qi, accompanied by unbearable twitching and cramping, as well as paralysis and similar conditions.

Instructions for Use

Take 6 pills per dose, increasing to 9 pills if necessary, and swallow with salted water; for women, take on an empty stomach with Angelica sinensis vinegar decoction; for severe cases, increase the dose to 15 pills.

Note

Avoid tea.

Xian Tao Pills,*Effective Remedies*, Volume 13.,For men and women suffering from numbness in the hands and feet, intermittent pain, stagnation of qi in the lower back and knees causing unrelenting pain; or a cold, numb body due to impaired circulation of blood and qi, accompanied by unbearable twitching and cramping, as well as paralysis and similar conditions.

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