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Warms Yang

Acute cramping from Yang deficiency Taiyang cold-damage disorder showing Yang deficiency after sweating has been induced Can follow sweating treatment given to a patient with sores Cold limbs, chills and fear of cold Pulse deep and slow

Softens the Liver, benefits Yin and relieves spasm and pain

Sudden muscle cramps and convulsions Spasms of the back, waist, knees and calves Low back pain, sciatica and stiff shoulders Pain on passing urine Anxiety

Modern uses

Acute muscular cramping Sciatica Muscular rheumatism Intestinal hernia Biliary colic Renal colic Hemorrhoidal colic Low back pain shao yao zhi gan cao zhi fu zi