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Jiu Wei Yao Tong Fang九委腰痛方

Nine-Ingredient Formula for Lower Back Pain

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, tonifies Kidney Yang and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.

    tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the lower back and secures the Chong and Ren channels to treat aching in the lower back and knees and weakness of the legs which makes walking difficult.
  • Gou JiRz. Cibotii4.5–15 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves Bi syndrome, warms and stabilizes the Kidneys and prevents leakage.

    for a long term disease leading to lower extremity swelling.
    for Liver and Kidney Yang Deficiency causing weak legs and pain, stiffness and motor impairment of the low back.
  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraliae3–9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine.

  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae6–16 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints.

    for low back and extremity pain and weakness due to Bi pain or Kidney Deficiency.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.

  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci6–21 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain.

    for deficient Kidneys or Cold-Damp Bi causing low back and leg pain and weakness and contracture of the leg muscles.
  • Yan Hu SuoRz. Corydalis3–12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain and disperses extravasation.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

Actions

  • Activates the Blood
  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Relieves pain

Patterns treated

Injury resulting from trauma

Manifestations

  • Pain in the back, with a prior history of low back injury
  • The pain is frequently sharp, stationary and/or intense
  • The pain intensifies with exertion and movement, and in more severe cases, with breathing as well
  • the pain frequently worsens after nightfall
  • Reduced range of movement
  • Trouble turning the body or reclining on the back
  • Tenderness, fixed in location, over the spine or soft tissues
  • Redness and/or swelling in the local area
  • Rigidity and cramping in the muscles
  • Contusions
  • Puffiness
  • Fatigue affecting the limbs
  • A low-grade fever
  • Resting frequently eases the pain
Tongue body
A dark-colored tongue marked with maculae
Coating
The coating is white in color
Pulse
Wiry, or deep and rough

Indications

Lumbar pain