Cinnamon Twig 6 gm, Red Peony Root 6 gm, Myrrh 4.5 gm, Frankincense 3 gm, Chaenomeles Fruit 9 gm, Gentian Root 6 gm, Luffa 3 gm, Pangolin Scales 6 gm, Dutchman's Pipe Vine 9 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decocted in water, then soak and wash the affected area while it is still hot.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Promoting circulation and removing stasis, dispelling wind to relieve pain.

bubble_chart Indications

Wind-dampness arthralgia, predominantly affecting the upper limbs.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is designed to dispel wind, cold, and dampness evils, unblock collaterals, resolve stasis, and stop pain. In the formula, Cinnamon Twig is used at its tip to ascend to the limbs and dispel wind and cold, combined with sponge gourd and Dutchmanspipe Vine to dredge meridians and activate collaterals; frankincense and myrrh to invigorate blood and resolve stasis, move qi to relieve pain; Peony Root and pangolin scales to nourish yin and blood, regulate the liver and nourish the tendons; Floweringquince Fruit to regulate the liver and drain dampness to relax the tendons; and Gentian to dispel wind and dampness. Combined into a formula, it is suitable for upper limb arthralgia caused by wind-cold dampness evils.