[Preparation method and dosage]
Aconite Lateral Root (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata)
prepared, peeled, broken into eight pieces 15gm (3 pieces) The above 5 ingredients, with 1800 ml of water, decoted to 600 ml, drained, administered three times while warm.
"The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber": "The above 5 ingredients, with 6 shēng of water, decoted to 2 shēng, remove the water, administer in 3 warm doses."
[Efficacy]
dispelling wind, warming meridian and dissipating cold.
[Indications]
disease caused by cold on the 8th or 9th day, mutual contention of wind and dampness, body pain and discomfort, inability to turn on one side, no vomiting or thirst, and a floating and astringent pulse.
[Prescription]
In the prescription, Cinnamon Twig disperses wind-cold, clears the meridians, Aconite Lateral Root dispelling wind, dehumidifies, warming meridian and dissipating cold, the two medicines are matched to disperse wind-cold. It relieves paralysis and pain; Fresh Ginger Rhizome, Chinese Date harmonizing nutrient and defensive aspects, Liquorice Root nourishes the spleen and harmonizes the middle. Wuwei can be used together to achieve the functions of dispelling wind, warming meridian and dissipating cold.
[Modern application]
It is now used for people with wind-dampness arthritis, sciatica, etc. caused by wind-cold dampness.
