Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain—Bone Injury Wine
Bone Injury Wine
[Drug Composition] Salvia Miltiorrhiza 30g, Angelica Sinensis 30g, Frankincense 10g, Myrrh 10g, Liuji-nu 30g, Corydalis 20g, Dragon's Blood 10g, Lu-lu-tong 30g, Bone-penetrating Grass 30g, Peony Bark 10g, Peach Kernel 10g, Safflower 10g, Eupatorium 20g, Aconite 20g, Processed Aconite 20g, Earthworm 10g, Turmeric 20g, Loquat Fruit 30g, Red Peony Root 20g, Green Tangerine Peel 10g, Dried Tangerine Peel 10g, Strychnine Seed 10g, Wang Bu Liu Xing 30g
[Function & Indications] Activating blood circulation, removing stasis, promoting qi flow, unblocking collaterals, reducing swelling, relieving pain. Used for real syndrome of blood stasis and swelling pain in orthopedic injuries.
[Usage & Dosage] External application: Heat the medicinal wine and apply directly to the affected area, 3 times daily, 15 minutes per session; one course lasts 7 days. Typically, 1–2 courses are used. Hot compress: Heat 100–150ml of medicinal wine and apply as a hot compress to the affected area, twice daily, 15 minutes per session; one course lasts 7 days. Usually 1–2 courses are used.
[Preparation Method] Wash and dry herbs, mix with 50ml wine, cover and boil for 30 minutes. After cooling, soak at a ratio of herb to wine 1:2. Add more wine as needed after absorption, and soak for 2–3 weeks.
[Source] Guangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1995, (1): 28