Huang Qi Shou Wu Tang - 黄芪首烏汤 - Astragalus And Polygonum Decoction

English:	Astragalus and Polygonum Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	30g	Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Relieves numbness and pain, Stabilizes the Exterior, Tonifies Qi and Blood, Tonifies Wei Qi.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu	30g	Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing.
Sm. Strychni Preparata	Zhi Ma Qian Zi	1-3g	Unblocks the channels and collaterals, disperses clumps, cools Blood Heat to reduce swelling and alleviates pain. With Gan Cao, for numbness and paralysis of the extremities.
Scorpio	Quan Xie	2-5g	Extinguishes Wind, stops tremors and convulsions, tracks down Wind, unblocks the collaterals and stops pain.
Caulis Spatholobi	Ji Xue Teng	30g	Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, activates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	30g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates spasms and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

• Unblocks and relaxes the channels
• Invigorates the Blood
• Breaks up Blood Stasis
• Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Strengthen the tendons
• Tonifies Qi
• Nourishes the Blood

Syndromes

• Wind-Cold-Damp with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stasis

Clinical Manifestations

Muscle aches Joint pain Radiating pain in the legs Low back pain Edema Numbness in the lower extremities Pain in the trunk and extremities

Abdominal pain Sciatica Aversion to Wind and Cold Knee pain T: Pale or Pink with purple spots C: Normal P: Choppy or Taut

Treats

Sciatica Arthralgia

Low back pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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