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Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
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medicine in Sichuan, China.
Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
Nux Vomica Pill for Joint Pain


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Ma Qian Zi 马钱⼦ (Nux Vomica)
Bai Jiang Can
白僵蚕 (Silkworm)
Ru Xiang
乳香 (Frankincense)
Mo Yao
没药 (Myrrh)

Quan Xie 全蝎 (Scorpion)
Ma Huang
⿇黄 (Ephedra)
Niu Xi
牛膝 (Achyranthes)
Cang Zhu
苍术 (Red Atractylodes)
Gan Cao 甘草 (Chinese Licorice)

Latin
Strychnos nux vomica *
Bombyx mori **
Boswellia carterii **
Commiphora molmol **
Buthus martensii
Ephedra sinica
Achyranthes bidentata
Atractylodes lancea
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Amount
125 grams







19 grams ea.

* Nux Vomica is prepared for use by heating in sand until it swells, or by peeling and frying in Sesame oil
** Silkworm, Frankincense and Myrrh are prepared by stir-frying in a dry wok.

Preparation:
Powder and form pills each weighing 300mg

Function:
Opens Obstructions, clears Wind and Damp, moves the Blood, opens the Channels, relieves Pain and Spasm

Use:
1. Chronic Joint Pain from Wind and Damp
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Sciatica


Dose:
2–3 pills once daily (usually at bed time), increased to a maximum dose of 4 pills. Always begin with the lower dose, only increasing if necessary.

Cautions:
1. Not used in Pregnancy
2. Contraindicated in Hypertension
3. Not used in Heart, Liver or Kidney disease
4. Great care in the young or very old; not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
5. If side e
ffects present dizziness, nausea, you can reduce or suspend the usage, and to drink warm water or Licorice decoction, or green Mung bean decoction.


Modifications:
The medicine is still effective without the animal products.

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This medicine is a local medicine of Sichuan province when it is highly regarded for the intended indications. It has been categorised as a Nationally Important medicine by the Chinese Government.
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