Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
Nux Vomica Pill for Joint Pain
TCM
Chinese Patent Medicine
* 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.
Powder and form pills each weighing 300mg
Opens Obstructions, clears Wind and Damp, moves the Blood, opens the Channels, relieves Pain and Spasm
1. Chronic Joint Pain from Wind and Damp
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Sciatica
2–3 pills (600–900mg) once daily (usually at bed time), increased to a maximum dose of 4 pills (1200mg).
3 or 4 weeks is a course of treatment, with a 7–10 day break, then repeated for several courses.
Always begin with the lower dose, only increasing if necessary.
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used in Pregnancy
3. Contraindicated in Hypertension
4. Not used in Heart, Liver or Kidney disease
5. Great care in the young or very old; not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
6. If side effects present such as dizziness or nausea, reduce or suspend the usage. Drink warm water, Licorice decoction, or green Mung bean decoction.
The medicine is still effective without the animal products.
This is a local Patent 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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Nux Vomica Pill for Joint Pain
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Left: Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian is available as a patent medicine in Sichuan, China. |
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Chinese Patent Medicine
Herb NameMa Qian Zi (Nux Vomica)Bai Jiang Can (Silkworm) Ru Xiang (Frankincense) Mo Yao (Myrrh) Quan Xie (Scorpion) Ma Huang (Ephedra) Niu Xi (Achyranthes) Cang Zhu (Red Atractylodes) Gan Cao (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 (600–900mg) once daily (usually at bed time), increased to a maximum dose of 4 pills (1200mg).
3 or 4 weeks is a course of treatment, with a 7–10 day break, then repeated for several courses.
Always begin with the lower dose, only increasing if necessary.
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used in Pregnancy
3. Contraindicated in Hypertension
4. Not used in Heart, Liver or Kidney disease
5. Great care in the young or very old; not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
6. If side effects present such as dizziness or nausea, reduce or suspend the usage. Drink warm water, Licorice decoction, or green Mung bean decoction.
Modifications:
The medicine is still effective without the animal products.
This is a local Patent 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.
Back to PILLS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
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Weights & Measures