Notopterygium 30 gm, Gentiana macrophylla 30 gm, Angelica sinensis 60 gm, Frankincense 30 gm, Cyperus rotundus 30 gm, Aucklandia 30 gm, Dipsacus 60 gm (wine-fried), Eucommia 60 gm (wine-fried), Achyranthes bidentata 45 gm (wine-fried).

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above ingredients into powder. Decoct with equal parts water and wine, remove the dregs, and take one dose in the morning and one in the evening.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing blood and regulating the camp, dredging meridians and activating collaterals.

bubble_chart Indications

Stagnant blood due to sprain, pain in the lumbar region, with wiry and choppy pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The contusion causes blood stasis and prevents nourishment of the meridians, leading to persistent lumbago. Notopterygium unblocks the meridians and collaterals, frankincense activates blood circulation and disperses stagnation, gentian promotes blood flow to relax muscles, Chinese angelica nourishes nutrient-blood to benefit the meridians, Aucklandia root harmonizes meridian qi, cyperus regulates qi and relieves stagnation, Eucommia bark tonifies the kidneys and strengthens the lower back, Dipsacus treats injuries and repairs tendons, and Achyranthes root tonifies the liver and kidneys to strengthen bones and tendons. Grind into powder, decoct with water and wine, and take orally to activate blood circulation, disperse stagnation, and unblock the meridians, thereby curing lumbago.