典藏书目

Cold-bi syndrome of the waist and legs is caused by the combined pathogenic invasion of wind, cold, and dampness, resulting in bi-syndrome. This condition primarily arises from kidney deficiency and marrow emptiness, which allows wind-cold pathogens to strike.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs accompanied by unbearable pain, use Niu Xi San (Cowherb Seed Powder).
Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood, 1 liang).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian, decocted with one zhongzhan of water and half banfen of fresh ginger until reduced to six-tenths. Strain the dregs. Take warm before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs, along with numbness and loss of sensation, bone marrow pain, anorexia, and gradual emaciation, use Qianghuo San (Notopterygium Root Powder).
Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 3 fen), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 0.5 liang, remove rhizome head), Yinyu (Herba Ilicis Cornutae, 2 or 3 fen), Wujia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis, 3 fen), Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qian, decocted with one zhongzhan of water and half banfen of fresh ginger until reduced to six-tenths. Strain the dregs. Take warm before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs characterized by spasms, tightness, and pain, use this formula.
Yinyu (Herba Ilicis Cornutae, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Sapeshnikoviae, 3 fen, remove rhizome head), Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Wujia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis, 3 fen), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen), Chishao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Yiyiren (Semen Coicis, 1 liang).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian, decocted with one zhongzhan of water and half banfen of fresh ginger until reduced to six-tenths. Strain the dregs. Take warm before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs with numbness, joint pain, and lack of appetite, this formula is suitable.
Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 2 liang, remove seedlings), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood, 1 liang), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen), Xiong (Radix Chuanxiong, 0.5 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 fen, remove rhizome head), Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 liang), Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 1 liang, processed, peel removed, navel removed), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 1 liang).
The above herbs are finely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qian, decocted with one zhongzhan of water, half banfen of fresh ginger, and two jujubes until reduced to six-tenths. Strain the dregs. Take warm at any time before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs resulting in weakness and inability to carry luggage or walk properly, this formula is suitable.
Bixie (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae, 2 liang), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen), Duzhong (Cortex Eucommiae, 1 liang, bark removed, processed with heat until slightly yellow, sliced).
The above herbs are finely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 3 (or 2) qian, taken with warm wine before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs with tendon and vessel spasms, intermittent pain, and difficulty standing or walking, use Xianlingpi San (Epimedium Powder).
Xianlingpi (Herba Epimedii, 1 liang), Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 0.5 liang), Hu Jinggu (Os Tibiae Tigridis, 1 liang, coated with butter and processed with heat until slightly yellow), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 0.5 liang), Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Yiyiren (Semen Coicis, 0.5 liang), Cizi (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata, 1 liang, processed, cracked, peel and navel removed).
The above herbs are finely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 2 qian, taken with warm wine before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs, numbness, and loss of sensation due to kidney qi deficiency, use Duhuo San (Angelica Pubescens Powder).
Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 3 fen), Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 1 liang, processed, peel and navel removed), Duzhong (Cortex Eucommiae, 1 liang, bark removed, processed with heat until slightly yellow, sliced), Xixin (Herba Asari, 0.5 liang), Shugan Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Shanzhuyu (Fructus Corni, 1 liang, processed).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qian, decocted with one zhongzhan of water and half banfen of fresh ginger until reduced to six-tenths. Strain the dregs. Take warm before meals.

For treating deficiency damage leading to cold-bi of the waist and legs with numbness and loss of sensation, use Guixin Wan (Cinnamon Twig Pill).
Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen), Jiangjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum, 0.5 liang, processed, cracked, sliced), Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 1 liang), Duzhong (Cortex Eucommiae, 1 liang, bark removed, processed with heat until slightly yellow, sliced), Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 1 liang, remove seedlings).
The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded for three to two hundred strokes to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose consists of 30 pills, taken with warm wine before meals.

For treating cold-bi of the waist and legs with heaviness and weakness, use Bixie Wan (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Pill).
Bixie (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae, 1 liang, sliced), Shugan Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, 3 fen), Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 2 liang, remove seedlings), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 0.5 liang), Wujia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis, 0.5 liang), Szaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried), Chishao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 3 fen).
The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded for three to two hundred strokes to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose consists of 30 pills, taken with warm wine before meals.