Yinmu Powder

Yinmu Powder,Wind-dampness affecting the kidneys, lower back pain, partial paralysis of the legs and knees, skin numbness and stiffness, slurred speech, ringing in both ears, generalized weakness, pale complexion, low spirits, and aching joints.

Formulas Name : Yinmu Powder

Chinese Name : 茵芋散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Yin Yu (stems removed), half a liang of Du Zhong (coarse bark removed, roasted, and coarsely chopped), half a liang of Shi Nan, half a liang of Shi Long Rui, half a liang of Yang Zhi Zhu (lightly roasted), half a liang of Musk (ground), half a liang of Gou Ji (hairs removed), half a liang of Dang Gui (coarsely chopped and roasted), half a liang of dried scorpion (lightly roasted),Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone (lightly roasted) half liang, Acorus rhizome half liang, Red Arrow root 3 fen, Angelica pubescens (stem removed) 3 fen, Aconite root (roasted until cracked, skin and pith removed) 3 fen, Aconite tuber (roasted until cracked, skin and pith removed) 3 fen, Chrysanthemum flowers 3 fen, Achyranthes root (shoots removed, soaked in wine, sliced, and dried) 3 fen,Saussurea (3 fen), Ephedra (roots and nodes removed, boiled, scum skimmed off, and baked) (3 fen), Ligusticum (3 fen), Smilax (chopped) (1 liang).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 19.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Wind-dampness affecting the kidneys, lower back pain, partial paralysis of the legs and knees, skin numbness and stiffness, slurred speech, ringing in both ears, generalized weakness, pale complexion, low spirits, and aching joints.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine before meals, twice daily.

Yinmu Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 19.,Wind-dampness affecting the kidneys, lower back pain, partial paralysis of the legs and knees, skin numbness and stiffness, slurred speech, ringing in both ears, generalized weakness, pale complexion, low spirits, and aching joints.

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