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Zhiren Decoction

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Zhiren Decoction,Following a sudden attack, pain flows through the hands and feet; over time, this leads to numbness and loss of sensation, making it difficult to flex or extend the limbs.

Formulas Name : Zhiren Decoction

Chinese Name : 至仁汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Astragalus membranaceus, 3 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 qian of Trichosanthes kirilowii, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Plantago seed, 0.5 fen of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 0.5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 0.3 fen of Cinnamomum cassia, 0.5 fen of Amomum villosum.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Following a sudden attack, pain flows through the hands and feet; over time, this leads to numbness and loss of sensation, making it difficult to flex or extend the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhiren Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Following a sudden attack, pain flows through the hands and feet; over time, this leads to numbness and loss of sensation, making it difficult to flex or extend the limbs.

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