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Huang Qi Shou Wu Tang黄芪首烏汤

Astragalus and Polygonum Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the Exterior, promotes urination, reduces edema and relieves numbness and pain.

  • He Shou WuRx. Polygoni Multiflori30 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes *Jing*.

  • Zhi Ma Qian ZiSm. Strychni Preparata1–3 g

    Unblocks the channels and collaterals, disperses clumps, cools Blood Heat to reduce swelling and alleviates pain.

    for numbness and paralysis of the extremities.
  • Quan XieScorpio2–5 g

    Extinguishes Wind, stops tremors and convulsions, tracks down Wind, unblocks the collaterals and stops pain.

  • Ji Xue TengCaulis Spatholobi30 g

    Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, activates the channels and relaxes the sinews.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae30 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates spasms and alleviates pain.*

Actions

  • Frees up and eases the channels
  • Activates Blood circulation
  • Disperses Blood Stasis
  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Builds strength in the tendons
  • Builds up the Qi
  • Enriches the Blood

Patterns treated

Wind-Cold-Damp Complicated by Blood Deficiency and Blood Stasis

Manifestations

  • Aching muscles
  • Pain in the joints
  • Pain that radiates down the legs
  • Aching in the lower back
  • Swelling due to fluid retention
  • A numb sensation in the legs
  • Pain affecting both the trunk and the limbs
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Sciatic nerve pain
  • A dislike of exposure to Wind and Cold
  • Aching in the knees
Tongue body
Pale or Pink, dotted with purple spots
Coating
Unremarkable
Pulse
Choppy or Taut in character

Indications

  • Pain along the sciatic nerve
  • Pain localized to the joints
  • Discomfort in the lower back