坎离砂
坎离砂 is also named The Prescription of Kan Li Sha, 坎離砂
Ingredients
- Dang Gui 37.5 g,
- Chuan Xiong 50 g,
- Fang Feng 50 g,
- Tou Gu Cao 50 g,
- Tie Xie 10 g.
Explanation
Dang Gui: Tonifying and coordinating blood, regulating menstruation.
Chuan Xiong: Promoting the circulation of blood and removing the stagnation of Qi, thus preventing other sticky-natured tonics in this prescription from bringing about the stagnation of Qi and blood.
Tie Xie: Soothing the liver and relieving convulsion.
Tou Gu Cao: Dispelling wind and eliminating dampness, relaxing tendons, activating blood and alleviating pain.
Fang Feng: Dispelling wind and releasing exterior, expelling wind-damp, alleviating pain.
Effect
Expel wind and dissipate cold, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Indications
Numb limbs, joint pain, rheumatic arthritis, abdominal cold pain.