Du Huo 9 gm, Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong, Niu Xi, Xi Xin, Qin Jiao, Fu Ling, Gui Xin, Fang Feng, Chuan Xiong, Ren Shen, Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Shao Yao, Gan Di Huang, each 6 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the above 15 ingredients, finely chewed. Boil with 1 liter of water until reduced to 300 ml, and take in two doses.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Dispelling wind and dampness, relieving pain, tonifying the liver and kidneys, and replenishing qi and blood.

bubble_chart Indications

Deficiency of both the liver and kidneys, insufficient qi and blood, invasion of external wind-cold dampness, cold pain in the lower back and knees, heaviness and weakness, difficulty in flexion and extension, or numbness and hemiplegia, prolonged unhealed cold bi syndrome. Currently used for chronic arthritis, sciatica, and other conditions characterized by liver and kidney deficiency and dual deficiency of qi and blood.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Pubescent Angelica, Gentian, Saposhnikovia Root, and Asarum dispel wind, eliminate dampness, and dissipate cold to relieve pain; Eucommia Bark, Achyranthes Root, and Chinese Taxillus Herb tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen tendons and bones, and dispel wind and dampness; Chinese Angelica, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Peony Root, and Sichuan Lovage Rhizome nourish blood and regulate blood; Ginseng, Poria, and Liquorice Root tonify qi and invigorate the spleen; Cassia Central Bark warms and unblocks meridians and vessels. The combination of these herbs works together to dispel wind and dampness, relieve arthralgia, tonify the liver and kidneys, and tonify qi and blood.