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Mo Yao Dan摩腰丹

Special Pill to Massage the Lower Back

Also known asSpecial Pill to Massage the Lower Back (topical)

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Zhi Fu ZiRx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata3 g

    Disperses Cold and Dampness, warms the channels and stops pain.

    • Gan Jiang
    for Cold-Damp Bi.
    for Damp-Cold Bi in the channels with generalized aches and pains and difficulty rotating the trunk.
  • Zhi Chuan WuRx. Aconiti Preparata3 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, disperses Cold, warms and activates the channels and stops pain.

  • Zhi Tian Nan XingRz. Arisaematis Preparatum3 g

    Reduces swelling and alleviates pain topically.

  • Zhu ShaCinnabaris3 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction.

  • Gan JiangRz. Zingiberis3 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness seeping into the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Ding XiangFlos Caryophylli1.5 g

    Warms the Kidneys and assists *Yang*.

  • She XiangMoschus1.5 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissipates masses, reduces swellings, detoxifies, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

Actions

Applies warming action to Cold

Patterns treated

Cold-Damp accumulated in the Lower Jiao

Manifestations

  • Pain with a cold sensation in the lower back and body
  • Sciatic nerve pain
  • Abundant urination
  • A pronounced feeling of heaviness in the low back
  • No sensation of thirst
Tongue body
Pale in color
Coating
White in color
Pulse
A pulse that is deep, fine, and moderate

Indications

Pain in the lower back

Cautions

Not for internal use.

Notes

Mix 3g of the powder with Ginger Juice Jiang Zhi, apply to the lumbar region, massage until warmth develops, and then wrap with a bandage.