Jiu Wei Yao Tong Fang - 九委腰痛方 - Nine-Ingredient Formula For Lower Back Pain

English:	Nine-Ingredient Formula for Lower Back Pain
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Cx. Eucommiae	Du Zhong	8-16g	Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, tonifies Kidney Yang and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. With Xu Duan, 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.
Rz. Cibotii	Gou Ji	4.5-15g	Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves Bi syndrome, warms and stabilizes the Kidneys and prevents leakage. With Dang Gui, for a long term disease leading to lower extremity swelling. With Du Zhong and Niu Xi, for Liver and Kidney Yang Deficiency causing weak legs and pain, stiffness and motor impairment of the low back.
Fr. Psoraliae	Bu Gu Zhi	3-9g	Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae	Niu Xi	6-16g	Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints. With Du Zhong, for low back and extremity pain and weakness due to Bi pain or Kidney Deficiency.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	3-15g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra	Chi Shao	4.5-15g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.
Rx. Dipsaci	Xu Duan	6-21g	Promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain, Strengthens the sinews and bones, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. With Du Zhong and Niu Xi, for deficient Kidneys or Cold-Damp Bi causing low back and leg pain and weakness and contracture of the leg muscles.
Rz. Corydalis	Yan Hu Suo	3-12g	Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain and disperses extravasation.
Flos Carthami	Hong Hua	3-10g	Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

• Invigorates the Blood
• Strengthens the Kidneys
• Stops pain

Syndromes

• Traumatic Injury

Clinical Manifestations

Back pain with a history of injury to the low back The pain is often prickly ,fixed and/or severe The pain is worse with exertion, movement and, in severe cases, breathing The pain often gets worse at night Limited movement Difficulty turning the body or lying on the back Fixed spine or soft tissue tenderness

Local redness and/or swelling Muscular stiffness and spasms Bruising Swelling Fatigued libs Slight fever Rest often relieves pain T:Dark with maculae C: White P: Wiry or deep and choppy

Treats

Low back pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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