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Qi Wei Cang Bai San七味苍柏散

Seven-Ingredient Powder with Atractylodes and Phellodendron

Medicinals
7

Composition

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis3–10 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.

    • Huang Bai
    for pain, swelling, and weakness of the lower extremities or skin lesions due to Wind-Dampness.
    • Bai Zhu
    for musculoskeletal disorders of the arms and shoulders due to Phlegm Stagnation.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri3–12 g

    Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower *Jiao and drains Kidney Fire.*

  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

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

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraliae3–9 g

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

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood,d promotes the movement of *Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.*

    for Wind-Damp Invasion blocking the Blood vessels causing pain, numbness and paralysis.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism*.

    for Damp Cold Painful Obstruction.

Actions

  • Dispels Heat
  • Brings about the resolution of Dampness
  • Fortifies the Kidneys
  • Bolsters the lower back

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat located in the Lower Jiao, combined with Kidney Deficiency

Manifestations

  • Heat is felt in the lower back, whether by the patient or the practitioner
  • Long-standing pain in the low back and knees, which may flare up acutely at times
  • Heat, humid or rainy weather worsens the pain, and rest brings no improvement
  • Restricted movement of the lumbar region
  • Possibly an inability to move both forward and backward
  • The back area shows slight swelling and redness
  • Clear tenderness beside the spinous processes or within the sacroiliac joint
  • Soreness and heaviness are felt in the low back
  • The pain can extend down into the lower abdomen
  • The bones and sinews ache and are painful
  • The lower extremities show weakness or atrophy
  • Yellow urine that is painful and/or scanty
  • Feet or knees that are red, hot, swollen and painful
  • Swelling (edema) present in the lower legs
  • A vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) that is thick, yellow and foul-smelling
  • A weakened memory
  • Damp-caused sores appearing on the lower extremities
  • The knees show redness, swelling and pain, accompanied by a burning sensation
  • Diminished urine output
  • An eczematous skin eruption
  • A tendency toward irritability
  • A feverish sensation
  • Sweating that occurs spontaneously
  • Bitterness experienced in the mouth
  • A queasy feeling
  • Episodes of vomiting
  • Loose, watery stools
  • A sensation of thirst
  • Stools that are loose, or
  • Stools discharged with pus and blood
  • Urine with a yellowish or reddish tinge
  • Urination accompanied by pain
Tongue body
Normal in appearance, or red
Coating
Yellow in color and greasy in texture
Pulse
Soft combined with rapid, or slippery combined with rapid

Indications

Pain occurring in the low back