formula | Saposhnikovia Decoction Fang Feng Tang |
source | Xuanming Lunfang Volume 2 |
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bubble_chart Composition Fangfeng, Licorice, Danggui, Red Poria (peeled), Almond (peeled, stir-fried until cooked), Cinnamon, each 30 gm; Scutellaria, Qinjiao, Kudzu Root, each 9 gm; Ephedra (de-noded) 15 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind the above ingredients into powder. Take 15 grams each time, mix with 300 ml of wine and water, add 3 jujubes and 5 slices of ginger, decoct until reduced to 150 ml, remove the dregs, and administer while warm.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Dispersing wind harmonizing collaterals, diffusing impediment to relieve pain.
bubble_chart Indications
Migratory impediment. External contraction of wind-dampness, aversion to cold with fever, generalized joint pain that moves around, pale tongue coating, floating pulse. Currently used for wind-dampness arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis presenting the above symptoms.