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Xiaofeng Decoction

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Xiaofeng Decoction,Gout, with inability to flex or extend the hands and feet, and pain throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Xiaofeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 消风饮

Drug Formulation

Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed) 1 qian, Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 qian, Stephania tetrandra, Dehuo, and Carica papaya 4 fen each, Gentiana macrophylla 6 fen, Pinellia ternata (processed with ginger) 8 fen,Achyranthes root 8 fen, Cinnamomum twig 8 fen, Corydalis root 3 fen, Notopterygium root 3 fen, Trifoliate orange peel (pith removed) 3 fen, Licorice root 3 fen, Saposhnikovia root 5 fen.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Gout, with inability to flex or extend the hands and feet, and pain throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take as needed.

Xiaofeng Decoction,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.,Gout, with inability to flex or extend the hands and feet, and pain throughout the body.

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