Prescriptions for Dispelling Wind to Remove Dampness
Zu Ta Wan (足踏丸): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 足踏丸
Source
The book Sheng Ji Zong Lu
Ingredients
Wu TouZhang NaoExplanation
Wu Tou: Dispelling cold-damp, warming meridians to alleviate pain.
Zhang Nao: Relieving itching, resolving swelling and alleviating pain.
The Effect of 足踏丸
Effect
Dispel cold-damp, relieve itching, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.
Indications
Turgidity due to barbiers.
Administrations
All the drugs are ground into fine powder. The powder is made with vinegar into pills.
This entry follows the standard reference format. How to read a TCM entry explains what each heading means and how the terminology works. Not medically reviewed and not medical advice — see the medical disclaimer.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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