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the bones.

• Gui Zhi, Fang Feng and Ma Huang expel Wind.


• Du Huo, Wei Ling Xian, Kuan Jin Teng and Song Jie expel Wind and Dampness and
  remove obstructions from the channels.


• Zhi Mu clears any Heat that might derive from the many hot herbs in the prescription.


• Cang Zhu dries Dampness.


• Niu Xi, Shan Jia, Chi Shao and Bai Shao move Blood. Niu Xi also nourishes sinews
  and bones.

This formula tonifies Kidney-Yang, benefits bones, expels Wind-Dampness, dries Dampness and
moves Blood. It is suitable only for conditions characterized by a definite Yang deficiency and
internal Cold.

Prescription by Zhu Dan Xi (1281-1358)

Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 6 g

Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri 6 g

Fang Ji Radix Stephaniae tetrandae 6 g

Qiang Huo Radix et Rhizoma Notopterygii 6 g

Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis chinensis 9 g

Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi cassiae 4 g

Bai Zhi Radix Angelicae dahuricae 6 g

Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 6 g

Tao Ren Semen Persicae 6 g

Hong Hua Flos Carthami tinctorii 6 g

Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata 6 g

Long Dan Cao Radix Gentianae scabrae 6 g

Shen Qu Massa Fermentata Medicinalis 9 g

Explanation

This formula expels Wind from the Upper Burner, clears Heat and drains Dampness from the
Lower Burner, and moves Blood and resolves Phlegm in the Middle Burner. It therefore treats
Painful Obstruction Syndrome stemming from all three Burners.

• Cang Zhu and Huang Bo drain Dampness from the Lower Burner and treat the legs and