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Shu Jin Tang舒筋汤

Smooth the Tendons, Relax the Muscles Decoction

Medicinals
7

Composition

  • Qiang HuoRz. et Rx. Notopterygii10 g

    Releases the Exterior, disperses Cold, expels Wind-Cold-Dampness, unblocks painful obstruction, alleviates pain and guides Qi to the Tai Yang and *Du channels.*

  • Hai Tong PiCx. Erythrinae10 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals, promotes urination and reduces edema.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis10 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling and alleviates pain.

    moderates spasms.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba10 g

    Nourishes the Blood, astringes *Yin, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain*.

    for muscle spasms, pain and numbness, especially in the calf, due to Blood Deficiency.
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Jiang HuangRz. Curcumae Longae10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, eliminates Blood Stasis, expels Wind and Reduces swelling.

    • Hai Tong Pi, Qiang Huo
    Dang Gui, for Bi* syndrome.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae10 g

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

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3 g

    Moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Actions

  • Drives out Wind-Cold-Damp
  • Halts pain
  • Eases cramping

Patterns treated

Bi from Wind-Cold-Damp, in which Wind-Damp predominates

Manifestations

  • Widespread pain
  • Pain in the limbs
  • Low back pain
  • Restricted movement
  • Dislike of Wind and Damp
  • A heavy sensation throughout the body
  • Pain that shifts location
  • Reduced appetite
  • Stools lacking form, or
  • Frank diarrhea
Tongue body
Unremarkable
Coating
A coating that is thin, white, and greasy
Pulse
Superficial and slick

Indications

Pain in the lower back