Formulas that expel or calm wind
Shu jin san
Relax the Sinews Powder
- Chinese name
- 舒筋散
- Group
- Formulas that expel or calm wind
- English name
- Dang Gui, Dipsacus and Tian Qi Ginseng Combination
Relaxes muscles and tendons, promotes circulation and strengthens liver and kidneys.
Indications
For numbness, arthritis and pain in the lower back and legs.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dang gui (Chinese angelica) | 9–12 g |
| Niu xi (achyranthes) | 9–15 g |
| Gou teng (uncaria) | 9–12 g |
| Mu gua (Chinese quince) | 9–15 g |
| Qiang huo (notopterygium) | 6–9 g |
| Szechuan lovage (chuan xiong) | 9–12 g |
| Goji berry (gou qi zi) | 6–9 g |
| Fang feng (saposhnikovia) | 9–12 g |
| Xu duan (teasel root) | 9–12 g |
| Notoginseng (san qi) | 9–12 g |
Note
About 9 g of the powder or two tablespoons of the alcohol extract, twice a day until the complaints improve.