- Lian Qiao expels Wind-Heat.
- Chi Xiao Dou drains Dampness and clears Heat.
- Fang Feng and Qiang Huo expel Wind and Dampness.
- Gui Zhi penetrates the channels.
- Chi Shao clears Heat and penetrates the blood vessels.
- Gan Cao harmonizes.
- Hai Feng Teng expels Wind and Dampness from the channels.
- Sheng Jiang harmonizes.
Gui Shao Xi Cao Tang
(Angelica-Paeonia-Siegesbeckia Decoction)
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 15 g
Chi Shao Radix Paeoniae rubrae 15 g
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 15 g
Xi Xian Cao Herba Siegesbeckiae orientalis 30 g
Qin Jiao Radix Gentianae macrophyllae 10 g
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis chinensis 15 g
Di Long Lumbricus 10 g
Fang Feng Radix Ledebouriellae sesloidis 10 g
Sheng Di Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae 30 g
Ru Xiang Resina Olibani 6 g
Mo Yao Resina Myrrhae 6 g
Sang Zhi Ramulus Mori albae 15 g
Explanation
This prescription is used if the joints are still swollen after an acute attack and all the acute
symptoms and signs have gone.
- Dang Gui, Chi Shao, Sheng Di and Bai Shao harmonize Blood.
- Xi Xian Cao, Qin Jiao, Sang Zhi and Wei Ling Xian expel Wind-Damp and remove