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Formula for Treating Shoulder and Back Spasm

中山攝州湯劑
Source-based · educational reference
Source
中山攝州
Original text
For shoulder and back tension due to Qi stagnation, its use brings immediate recovery.
Composition
Qingpi (Green Tangerine Peel), Poria each 4g; Wuyao (Lindera), Xiangfu (Cyperus), Ezhu (Curcuma) each 3g; Licorice 1g
Preparation
Boil six bowls of water down to two bowls; take one bowl warm after breakfast and dinner.
Form
湯劑
Traditional indications
This formula is very effective for treating tension of the shoulder and back. It is also suitable for neurasthenia, hysteria, neurosis, etc., when other prescriptions have been ineffective, and for those with tension and pain on both sides of the shoulders and back, who are prone to worry and often feel uncomfortable. It can also be used for stiff shoulder (neurotic) and whiplash injury.