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Left: Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian is available as a patent medicine in Sichuan, China. |
Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
Nux Vomica Pill for Joint Pain
Nux Vomica Pill for Joint Pain
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
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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) |
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* 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 effects 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.
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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