du huo ji sheng tang

Nomenaclature

dú huó jì shēng tāng
獨活寄生湯
Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name

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Functions

Drain Dampness

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Treats: Arthritis, especially in the lower body that is due to deficiency of the liver and kidney.
Sx: heavy and painful sensations at fixed locations in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied by weakness and stiffness, an aversion to cold and attraction to warmth, palpitations, SOB. there may also be paresthesias or numbness. T: pale tongue with a white coat. P: thin, weak, and slow.

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Composition:

du huo 9g

xi xin 6g

fang feng 6g

qin jiao 6g

sang ji sheng 6g

du zhong 6g

niu xi 6g

rou gui 6g

dang gui 6g

chuan xiong 6g

sheng di huang 6g

bai shao 6g

ren shen 6g

fu ling 6g

zhi gan cao 6g

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Modifications

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Preparation and Administration

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Cautions and contraindications

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Clinical Research and studies

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Patent medicine equivalents or alternatives

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Sources

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Footnote:

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Herbs with this formula

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