牛膝（二两温酒浸切焙） 木瓜（一枚去顶瓤入艾叶一两蒸熟） 巴戟（去心） 茴香
（炒）
木香（各一两） 桂心（半两去皮） 上为细末。入熟木瓜并艾。同杵千下。如硬更下蜜。
丸如
梧桐子大。每服二十丸。空心盐汤下。
肾气丸 主短气腰痛身重。调中。补筋脉不足方。
干地黄 续断 人参（各五钱） 萆 阿胶（炙各三分） 上为末。蜜和丸如梧桐子
大。
每以酒下十丸。加至二十丸。日再服。忌芜荑生冷。
杜仲丸（出千金方）补方。
杜仲（一两） 石斛（二分） 干姜 干地黄（各三分） 上为末。蜜丸如梧桐子大。
每服二
十丸。日再。酒送下。
萆 散（出千金方）治肾虚腰痛。
萆 桂心 白术（各三分） 牡丹皮（三分） 上为末。酒服方寸匕。日三服。亦可
作汤
服之。甚良。一方入盐少许。
杜仲散（出德生堂）治肾虚。腰痛疼。俯仰 短气。此由肾气虚弱。劳伤
过度。
杜仲（一两去皮杵令烂以名酒浸一宿焙干） 肉桂 牡丹皮（各半两） 上为细末。每
服二
钱。温酒下。
治肾虚腰痛方。（出圣惠方）
附子（二分） 桂心 牡丹皮（各一两） 上为末。酒服。一方无桂。亦验。
寄生散 疗肾气腰痛。
桑寄生 鹿茸（炙） 杜仲（各一分） 上为散。酒服方寸匕。日三服。
青蛾丸（出医方大成）治肾气腰痛。益精助阳。乌须发。去风湿香港脚。常服
壮筋补虚。
破故纸（四两炒香） 杜仲（去粗皮锉四两用） 上为细末。用胡桃肉三十枚。研膏。
入少
熟蜜。丸如梧桐子大。每服五十丸。每日服。食前下。
青蛾丸（出如宜方）治肾虚劳力腰疼。益精助阳。乌髭健脚。神效。
破故纸（四两炒香） 杜仲（去粗皮切姜汁拌炒去丝八两） 上为末。用胡桃肉五十个。
大
蒜二十个。研膏。丸如梧桐子大。每服三十五丸。盐汤服。虚极人。十补汤吞服。一方加川
续断、桃仁。去皮尖。玄胡索、黑牵牛炒。酌量入十补汤。
鹿茸丸（出百一选方）治肾气虚弱腰痛。
鹿茸（三两切作片子酥炙黄） 上为细末。酒糊为丸。如梧桐子大。每服三十丸。盐汤
下。
食后。
摩腰膏 治老壮一切腰痛痼冷。腿脚寒湿。此治之大壮筋骨。助元阳。极有补益
。用之自见。
陈皮（一两去白） 阳起石（五钱） 干姜 沉香 官桂（去粗皮） 舶上硫黄 吴茱
萸雄
黄蛇床子（以上各五钱） 枯白矾（一两） 杏仁（一两去皮尖） 轻粉（一钱） 麝香
（一钱半）
附子（一个须一两者炮去皮脐） 母丁香（一两） 朱砂（一钱二分） 上除轻粉、朱砂、
麝香、
另研外。余药并为细末。后入上三味和匀。炼蜜丸如弹子大。临用时。取生姜自然汁煎浓。
后入药一丸。良久浸化研之。令人手蘸药。涂于腰肚上摩之。以尽为度。须用绵裹肚腰上。
其热如火。每日一次用之。极有奇功。
薏苡仁丸（出医方大成）治腰胁疼痛。手足枯瘁。
薏苡仁（一两） 石斛（用细者七钱半） 附子（半两） 牛膝 桃仁（各一分一作椒
仁） 生
干地黄（各二分） 细辛 人参 甘草 枳壳 柏子仁 川芎 当归（各半两） 上为细末。
炼
蜜丸如梧桐子大。每服四十丸。酒吞下。空心。日三服。
芎葛汤（出本事方）治胁下疼痛不可忍者。
桂枝 川芎 细辛 干葛 防风（各半两） 芍药 枳壳 麻黄 人参 甘草〔各一两
（分）〕 上 咀。每服五钱。水一盏。姜三片。煎七分。温服。
枳实散（出医方大成）治两胁疼痛。肝气不足。
枳实（一钱） 白芍药（炒） 雀脑芎 人参（各半两） 上为末。空心姜枣汤调服二
钱。酒
亦可。一方姜盐汤服。
推气散（出危氏方）治右胁疼痛。腹满不下食。
枳壳（炒半两） 桂 片姜（各半分） 甘草（三钱） 上为末。每服二钱。姜枣汤调。
酒亦
可。不拘时。
枳芎散（出医方大成）治左胁刺痛不可忍。
枳实（炒） 川芎（半两） 甘草（二钱半） 上为末。每服二钱。姜枣汤下。不拘时。
酒调
亦可。
治一切走疰疼痛。气攻腰脚挛急者。（出经验济世方）
黑五虎脂 大香附子（各等分） 上为末。醋糊丸。蚕豆大。每服十二丸。丈夫盐汤。
妇
人醋汤下。
桃仁酒（出经验良方）治肾虚。风劳伤肿。牵引小腹连腰痛。
用桃仁一味。麸炒去皮尖。研细。每服四钱。热酒调下。得汗愈。
顺气丸（出如宜方）治腰膝无力。大肠闭则痛发。膝下似水冷。
大黄（五两半生半熟） 车前子 槟榔 麻仁（炒） 牛膝（酒浸） 郁李仁（汤去皮）
菟丝
子（酒浸蒸） 山药 山茱萸 防风 枳壳 独活（各二两） 上为末。蜜丸如梧桐子大。
茶酒
米汤任下。此药补益通利。疏风顺气。
又方（出海上方）治腰痛难忍。遍身酸疼者。
金橘子仁（炒令黄色去壳为末） 每服三钱。温酒调下。不拘时服。
治腰脊善痛不遂方。（出千金方）
用大豆三升。熬一升。煮蒸一斗酒。以六斗瓮一口。蒸令极热。蒸豆亦热。纳瓮中。封
闭口。秋冬二七日。于瓮中作孔。出取服五合。日夜二三服。见效。一方用生大豆二升。酒
三升。煮取二升。顿服佳。
又方（出千金方）
用地黄花为末。酒服方寸匕。日三。
又方（出千金方）
用三月三日收桃花。取一斗一升。井花水三斗。曲六升。根据数用之。同入米六斗炊之。
一时酿熟去糟。每服一升。日三服。若作食饮用河水。
治急引腰脊痛。（出本草）
用蒺藜子为末。蜜和丸。酒服如胡豆大二丸。日三服。
封脐艾 治腰膝痛。脐腹冷痛。老弱人妇人小儿泄泻。并宜用之。每日熨烙为效。
海艾 蛇床子（各半两） 木鳖子（二对生用去壳） 上为细末。与艾三味相和匀。作
一纸
圈。于内可以容熨斗。将药用绵包裹定。安在纸圈内。于脐上。用熨斗熨之。
治腰脐坎痛。
用猪肾一对研。着胡椒、橘皮、盐酱、椒末等。搜面似常法。作馄饨煮熟。空腹与两碗
瘥。
专治腰痛方
阿胶 乳香 菖蒲 达达茴香（各五钱） 干姜（五钱） 上为末。炼蜜为丸。如梧桐
子大。
每服六十丸。好酒空心送下。熟鸡蛋压之。便食饮。忌醋。
治腰痛方（出海上方）（方见萆 酒）
治腰痛神妙。（出本草）
用破故纸为末。温酒下三钱。
治积年久病腰痛。有时发动。胁疼如打。（出肘后方）
六月七日取地肤子干末。酒服方寸匕。日五六服。
疗腰痛。（出本草）
以鹿角屑熬令黄赤研。酒服方寸匕。日五六服。
二香五子三茱丸（出永类钤方）治腰痛。
青木香（半两） 大腹子（一两） 川楝子肉（三两） 香附子（炒一两） 萝卜子（炒
二两）
黑牵牛（三两半生半熟） 八角茴香（半两炒去子） 吴茱萸 食茱萸 山茱萸（去核各三
两）
上为末。酒糊丸。空心温酒盐汤下。
补髓膏（出卫生家宝方）治腰痛。
破故纸（一两锅内炒令八分熟再入麻油半两同炒以麻油香为度） 上放冷。入胡桃肉同
煎。药并油麻烂嚼。盐酒或盐汤送下。
五加皮散（出卫生家宝方）治腰痛。
五加皮 杜仲（炒） 上等分为末。酒糊丸如梧桐子大。每服三十丸。温酒下。
内补散（出卫生家宝方）治远年近日腰疼。丈夫妇人肾脏久虚。腰疼不可忍
者
。
青皮（去瓤称） 破故纸（炒） 威灵仙（去芦洗焙以上三味各一两） 黑牵牛（三两）
上为
细末。每服二钱。温酒调下。空心食前。
川乌丸（出朱氏集验方）治男女腰脚滞重。
川乌 当归 杜仲 骨碎补 五灵脂 上等分。酒糊为丸。空心酒下。
牵牛散（出朱氏集验方）治腰痛神妙。
黑牵牛（不拘多少炒热瓦上匀铺不可拨动盖欲半生半熟） 上为末。酒调。加茴香尤佳。
又方（出朱氏集验方）治风腰痛最妙。
小续命汤加桃仁七粒。炒去皮尖。煎服。
川芎肉桂汤（出试效方）治腰痛。丁未冬曹通甫自河南来。有役夫小翟灵君
。卧寒湿地。腰痛不能转侧。两胁搐急作痛。已经月余不愈矣。腰痛论中说。皆为足太
阳足少阴血络中有凝血作痛。间有一二证。属少阳胆经外络脉病。皆去血络之凝乃愈
。其内经有云。冬三月禁不得用针。只用服药。通其经络。破其血络败血。
羌活（一钱半） 独活（半钱） 柴胡 肉桂 桃仁（去皮尖研） 当归尾 苍术 甘
草（炙
各一钱） 炒曲（半钱） 防风（三钱） 汉防己（酒制三分） 川芎（五分） 上 咀。
作一服。
好酒三盏。煎一盏。去滓。温服。早饭前。数服良愈。宜温暖处服之。一方无川芎。
羌活汤（一名暖筋汤出试效方）治两目如火肿痛。两足及伏兔骨筋疼痛。膝
少力。身重腰疼。夜恶寒痰嗽。项筋皆急。目外眵。目系急。食不下。
羌活（三钱） 麻黄（三钱） 甘草（二分炙） 生甘草（二分） 升麻 广皮（酒制）
草豆蔻
当归 黄芩（各三分） 柴胡（二分） 生地黄（三分） 本（三分） 苏木（二分） 熟
地黄（一
分） 苍术（半分） 独活（二分） 红花（二分） 上件 咀。如麻豆大。都作一服。水
二大盏。
煎至一盏。去滓。稍热服。每食远服。
地龙散（出试效方）治腰脊痛。或打扑伤损。从高坠下。恶血在太阳经中。
令人腰脊或胫 臂中。痛不可忍。鼻壅塞不通。
官桂（四分） 桃仁（六枚） 羌活（二分） 独活（一钱） 黄柏（一钱） 麻黄（半
钱） 当归
尾地龙（四分） 甘草（一钱） 苏木（六分） 上件 咀。每服五钱。水二盏。煎至一
盏。去
滓温服。
克效饼子（出卫生宝鉴方）治腰疼及腱膝。累得神效。
甘遂（一两麸炒黄色） 黑牵牛（拣净四两半生半熟头末二两半） 荞麦（二两） 上
三味为
末。每服三钱。夜卧滴水和成饼子。漫火烧黄色。取出。气实者都一服。烂嚼后。煎半生半
熟葱白酒送下。如气虚作两服。先嚼一多半葱白。酒送下。至明取动。又嚼一半生一半熟葱
白酒送下。取利一行。妇人有胎不可服。
仙灵丸（出余居士选奇方）治远年近日腰痛。
威灵仙 没药 乳香 玄胡索 黑牵牛 破故纸（各一分炒黄） 陈皮 巴豆（一粒去
壳
入蒜内纸包慢火煨熟去巴豆用蒜） 上用前件为末。酒煮糊丸。如梧桐子大。每服三钱。五
更初茶清送下。
苍术汤（出试效方）治湿热腰腿疼痛。
苍术（去湿止痛三钱） 柴胡（二钱行经） 黄柏（一钱始得之时寒也久不愈寒化为热
除湿
止痛） 防风（一钱风胜湿） 上件为一服。水二盏。去滓。稍热服。空心食前。一方无防
风。
麻黄苍术汤（出试效方）治湿寒头风。身体沉重。腰痛。面色痿黄不泽。
麻黄（一钱） 桂枝（半钱） 杏仁（十个） 草豆蔻（半钱） 半夏（半钱） 炒面
（一钱） 苍
术（二钱） 橘皮（一钱） 泽泻（一钱） 白茯苓（一钱） 猪苓（半钱） 黄 （三分）
炙甘草
（二分） 上件 咀。如麻豆大。作一服。水二盏。煎至一盏。去滓。稍热服。食前。
乌药顺气散（出如宜方）治气滞腰疼。或俯仰 闪。
白僵蚕（制） 川芎 白芷 枳壳 桔梗 甘草（炙各一钱） 麻黄（制） 陈皮（制）
乌药
（各二两） 干姜（半两） 上为末。加姜酒煎。或头疼加葱白煎。又宜炒桃仁。温酒服。
五积散（出如宜方）治寒湿伤肾。气滞腰疼。不可俯仰。
陈皮（制六两） 甘草（炙） 茯苓 半夏（制） 肉桂 麻黄（三两） 枳壳（六两）
白芍药
川芎 白芷 浓朴 干姜（各四两） 桔梗（十二两） 苍术（制二十四两） 上 咀。慢
火炒令
色转。入肉桂、枳壳、姜葱、加桃仁煎。
固真丹（出如宜方）治寒湿及肾气。
苍术（一斤米泔浸逐日换春五日夏三日秋七日冬十日漉出切作片子焙干分为四处） 四
两
（好醋酒各半升一处煮三十沸出焙干） 四两（川椒去目并合者一两破故纸一两同炒术黄为
度）
四两（用茴香一两盐一两同炒术黄为度） 四两（川乌一两制去皮脐作片子川楝一两去皮核
劈
开炒黄为度） 上共为末。煮药酒。打糊丸。如梧桐子大。每服三十丸。温酒盐汤下。
补肾汤（出本草）治主腰痛。
以杜仲一大斤。五味子半大升。二物细切。分十四剂。每夜取一剂。以水一大升。浸至
五更。煎三分减一。滤取汁。以羊肾三四枚。切下之。再煮三五沸。如法作羹。空腹顿服。
用盐酢和之亦得。崔方不用五味子。
治腰痛肾冷。（出本草）
用芥子和生姜研。微暖涂贴。
王方平通灵玉粉散 治腰膝。暖水脏。益颜色。其功不可具载。
硫黄（半斤） 上用桑柴灰五斗。淋取汁。煮三伏时。以铁匙抄于火上试之。伏火即止。
[Niuxi Formula]
Eucommiae Cortex (2 liang, soaked in warm wine, sliced, and dried) [Dipsaci Radix (2 liang, soaked in warm wine, sliced, and dried)] *Correction: Niuxi is Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix.* -> Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi) (2 liang, soaked in warm wine, sliced, and dried). Chaenomelis Fructus (Mugua) (one fruit, remove top and pulp, insert 1 liang of Artemisiae Argyi Folium, steam until cooked). Morindae Officinalis Radix (Bajitian) (remove heart). Foeniculi Fructus (Huixiang) (stir-fried). Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang) (each 1 liang). Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin) (0.5 liang, remove bark). Grind the above herbs into a fine powder. Add the steamed Chaenomelis Fructus and Artemisiae Argyi Folium. Pound together for one thousand strokes. If the mixture is too hard, add honey. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds (Wutongzi). Take 20 pills per dose. Take on an empty stomach with salted water decoction.
Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill) Indications: Shortness of breath, lower back pain, heavy body. Actions: Regulate the Middle Jiao, tonify insufficiency of sinews and vessels.
Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shengdihuang) Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan) Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (each 5 qian). Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma (Bixie) Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao) (stir-fried with sand, each 3 fen). Grind the above herbs into powder. Mix with honey to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 10 pills per dose with wine, gradually increasing to 20 pills. Take twice daily. Avoid Chrysanthemi Indici Fructus (Wuyi) and raw/cold foods.
Duzhong Wan (Eucommia Pill) Source: *Qianjin Fang*. Action: Tonifying formula.
Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (1 liang). Dendrobii Caulis (Shihu) (2 fen). Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang) (3 fen). Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shengdihuang) (3 fen). Grind into powder. Mix with honey to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, twice daily, with wine.
Bixie San (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Powder) Source: *Qianjin Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney deficiency.
Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma (Bixie) Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin) Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 3 fen). Paeoniae Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi) (3 fen). Grind into powder. Take one fangcun bi (measure) with wine, three times daily. Can also be taken as a decoction; very effective. Another prescription adds a little salt.
Duzhong San (Eucommia Powder) Source: *Desheng Tang*. Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney deficiency, difficulty in bending and extending, shortness of breath. Etiology: Weakness of Kidney Qi, excessive labor injury.
Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (1 liang, remove bark, pound until soft, soak in premium wine overnight, dry). Cinnamomi Ramulus (Rougui) (0.5 liang). Paeoniae Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi) (0.5 liang). Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose with warm wine.
Formula for Treating Lower Back Pain due to Kidney Deficiency. Source: *Shenghui Fang*.
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fuzi) (2 fen). Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin) (1 liang). Paeoniae Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi) (1 liang). Grind into powder. Take with wine. Another version without Cinnamon is also effective.
Sangjisheng San (Mulberry Mistletoe Powder). Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney Qi.
Taxilli Herba (Sangjisheng) Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum (Lurong) (roasted). Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (each 1 fen). Grind into powder. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times daily.
Qing'e Wan (Black Eagle Pill) Source: *Yifang Dacheng*. Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney Qi. Actions: Benefit essence, assist Yang, darken hair, dispel wind-dampness and gout. Regular use strengthens sinews and tonifies deficiency.
Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi/Buguzhi) (4 liang, stir-fried until fragrant). Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (remove coarse bark, chop, use 3 liang). Grind into fine powder. Take 30 Walnuts (Hetaoren), grind into paste. Add a small amount of cooked honey. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 50 pills per dose, daily, before meals.
Qing'e Wan (Black Eagle Pill) Source: *Ruyi Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney deficiency and labor. Actions: Benefit essence, assist Yang, darken beard, strengthen legs, miraculous effect.
Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi) (4 liang, stir-fried until fragrant). Eucommiae Cortex (Duzdong) (remove coarse bark, stir-fry with ginger juice, remove fibers, 8 liang). Grind into powder. Take 50 Walnuts (Hetaoren) and 20 Cloves (Dasuan/Garlic), grind into paste. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 35 pills per dose with salted water. For extremely deficient persons, swallow with Shibu Tang (Ten Tonics Decoction). Another version adds Dipsaci Radix (Chuanxuduan), Persicami Semen (Taoren, remove skin and tip), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanyhusuo), and Stir-fried Black Morning Glory Seed (Heiqianni). Add酌情 to Shibu Tang.
Lurong Wan (Deer Antler Pill) Source: *Baiyi Xuanfang*. Indication: Lower back pain due to Kidney Qi deficiency.
Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum (Lurong) (3 liang, slice, roast with butter until yellow). Grind into fine powder. Use wine paste to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose after meals with salted water.
Moyao Gao (Waist Rubbing Ointment). Indication: All stubborn cold-pain in lower back in elderly and robust adults, cold-dampness in legs and feet. Actions: Greatly tonify sinews and bones, assist Primordial Yang, highly beneficial.
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (1 liang, remove white pith). Yangqishi (5 qian). Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang) (5 qian). Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (Chenxiang) (5 qian). Cinnamomi Cortex (Guangui) (remove coarse bark) (5 qian). Sulfurum (Bo Shang Liuhuang) (5 qian). Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) (5 qian). Realgar (Xionghuang) (5 qian). Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi) (5 qian). Alum (Ku Baifan) (1 liang). Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren) (1 liang, remove skin and tip). Calomelas (Qingfen) (1 qian). Moschus (Shexiang) (1.5 qian). Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fuzi) (one piece, must weigh 1 liang, processed, remove skin and umbilicus) (1 liang). Myristicae Semen (Mudingxiang) (1 liang). Cinnabaris (Zhusha) (1.2 qian). Process Calomelas, Cinnabar, and Musk separately by grinding. Grind the remaining herbs into fine powder. Mix in the three processed powders evenly. Form pills the size of a bullet using refined honey. To use: Boil fresh Ginger Juice (Shengjiang Jiang) until concentrated. Dissolve one pill in it, soaking and grinding until dissolved. Dip hand in medicine, apply to waist and abdomen, massage until finished. Wrap waist with cotton cloth. Heat feels like fire. Use once daily, very miraculous.
Yiyiren Wan (Coix Seed Pill) Source: *Yifang Dacheng*. Indication: Pain in waist and hypochondrium, withered and emaciated hands and feet.
Coicis Semen (Yiyiren) (1 liang). Dendrobii Caulis (Shihu) (use thin ones, 7.5 qian). Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fuzi) (0.5 liang). Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi) (1 fen). Persicami Semen (Taoren) (1 fen, alternatively Pepper Kernel). Rehmanniae Radix Exsiccata (Sheng Gan Dihuang) (2 fen). Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin) (2 fen). Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (2 fen). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (2 fen). Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (2 fen). Platycodonis Radix (Baiziren? No, Baiziren is Biota Seed. Text says Baiziren. Wait, text says "Baiziren" but usually Platyco don is Jiegeng. Let's stick to text: Biota Seed (Baiziren)). Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng)? Text says "Baiziren". I will translate as Biota Seed. Actually, looking at context, it might be a typo for something else, but I must follow text. Text: "Baiziren". So Biota Seed.
Wait, standard formula often has Jiegeng. But text says Baiziren. I will translate as Biota Seed.
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) (each 0.5 liang). Grind into fine powder. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with refined honey. Take 40 pills per dose with wine on an empty stomach, three times daily.
Xiongge Tang (Ligusticum and Kudzu Decoction) Source: *Ben Shi Fang*. Indication: Unbearable pain under the hypochondrium.
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi) (0.5 liang). Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) (0.5 liang). Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin) (0.5 liang). Puerariae Radix (Gegen) (0.5 liang). Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) (0.5 liang). Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) (0.5 liang). Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (0.5 liang). Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (0.5 liang). Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (1 liang). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (1 liang). Cut into pieces. Take 5 qian per dose. Add one cup of water and 3 slices of ginger. Decoct to 0.7 cups. Take warm.
Zhishi San (Immature Bitter Orange Powder) Source: *Yifang Dacheng*. Indication: Pain in both hypochondria, Liver Qi insufficiency.
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi) (1 qian). Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) (stir-fried) (0.5 liang). Qunaonao Xiong (Special type of Ligusticum) (0.5 liang). Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (0.5 liang). Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose with Ginger and Jujube Decoction on an empty stomach. Wine is also acceptable. Another version uses Ginger and Salt Water.
Tuiqi San (Pushing Qi Powder) Source: *Wei Shi Fang*. Indication: Right hypochondriac pain, abdominal fullness, inability to eat.
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (stir-fried, 0.5 liang). Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui) (0.5 fen). Fresh Ginger Slice (Pian Jiang) (0.5 fen). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (3 qian). Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose with Ginger and Jujube Decoction. Wine is also acceptable. Take anytime.
Zixiong San (Immature Bitter Orange and Ligusticum Powder) Source: *Yifang Dacheng*. Indication: Unbearable stabbing pain in left hypochondrium.
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi) (stir-fried) (0.5 liang). Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) (0.5 liang). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (2.5 qian). Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose with Ginger and Jujube Decoction. Take anytime. Wine is also acceptable.
Formula for Treating All Migratory Bi Pain, Qi attacking waist and legs causing spasms. Source: *Jingyan Jishi Fang*.
Heiwuhu Zhi (Black Five Tiger Fat/Lipid - likely a specific preparation or typo for a herb, possibly referring to a fat-based remedy or specific animal product, but literally "Black Five Tiger Fat"). Da Xiangfu (Large Cyperi Rhizoma) (equal parts). Grind into powder. Make pills with vinegar paste, size of silkworm bean. Take 12 pills per dose. Men take with salted water, women with vinegar water.
Taoren Jiu (Peach Kernel Wine) Source: *Jingyan Liangfang*. Indication: Kidney deficiency, Wind-Lao injury swelling, pulling pain from lower abdomen to lower back.
Use only Persicami Semen (Taoren). Stir-fry with bran, remove skin and tips, grind finely. Take 4 qian per dose with hot wine. Recovery occurs when sweating.
Shunqi Wan (Regulating Qi Pill) Source: *Ruyi Fang*. Indication: Weakness in waist and knees, pain when Large Intestine is blocked, cold sensation below knees.
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang) (5.5 liang, half raw, half processed). Plantaginis Semen (Cheqianzi) (2 liang). Arecae Semen (Binglang) (2 liang). Cannabis Fructus (Maren) (stir-fried) (2 liang). Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi) (soaked in wine) (2 liang). Pruni Semen (Yuliren) (skin removed with hot water) (2 liang). Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi) (soaked in wine and steamed) (2 liang). Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyao) (2 liang). Corni Fructus (Shanzhuyu) (2 liang). Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) (2 liang). Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (2 liang). Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duohuo) (2 liang). Grind into powder. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with honey. Take with tea, wine, or rice soup. This formula tonifies and unblocks, disperses wind and regulates qi.
Another Formula Source: *Haishang Fang*. Indication: Unbearable lower back pain, body-wide soreness.
Kinokanshi Jin (Golden Kumquat Kernel) (stir-fry until yellow, remove shell, grind). Take 3 qian per dose with warm wine. Take anytime.
Formula for Treating Persistent Waist and Spine Pain with Inability to Move. Source: *Qianjin Fang*.
Use 3 sheng of Soybeans (Da Dou). Roast 1 sheng. Steam/boil with 1 dou of wine. Use a 6-dou urn. Steam the wine until very hot, heat the beans, put them in the urn, seal tightly. In autumn/winter, leave for 14 days. Drill a hole in the urn, take out and drink 5 he. Take 2-3 times daily. Effective. Another version: Use 2 sheng raw soybeans, 3 sheng wine, boil to get 2 sheng, take in one dose. Best.
Another Formula Source: *Qianjin Fang*.
Use Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Dihuang) ground into powder. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times daily.
Another Formula Source: *Qianjin Fang*.
Collect Peach Blossoms (Taohua) on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month. Use 1 dou 1 sheng. Well water (Jinghua Shui) 3 dou. Qu (fermenting agent) 6 sheng. Use these amounts. Add 6 dou of rice, cook. Ferment for one hour. Remove dregs. Take 1 sheng per dose, three times daily. If used as food/drink, river water can be used.
For Acute Pulling Pain in Waist and Spine. Source: *Bencao*.
Use Tribuli Fructus (Jili Zi) ground into powder. Mix with honey to form pills. Take two pills the size of Vicia faba with wine, three times daily.
Fengqi Ai (Umbilicus-Sealing Mugwort). Indication: Waist and knee pain, cold pain in umbilical and abdominal area, diarrhea in elderly, weak, women, and children. Apply daily with moxibustion/ironing for effect.
Hai Ai (Sea Mugwort) (0.5 liang). Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi) (0.5 liang). Momordicae Semen (Mubiezi) (two pairs, raw, remove shell). Grind into fine powder. Mix equally with Mugwort (Ai Ye). Make a paper ring that fits an ironing iron. Wrap medicine in cotton, place in paper ring, position on umbilicus. Iron with hot iron.
For Umbilical and Waist Pain.
Use one pair of Pig Kidneys (Zhushen). Grind. Add Pepper (Hujiao), Tangerine Peel (Jupi), Salt Sauce (Yanjiang), Pepper Powder (Jiaomo). Knead with flour as usual. Make wontons, cook well. Eat two bowls on an empty stomach. Cure.
Exclusive Formula for Lower Back Pain.
Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao) (5 qian). Boswelliae Resina (Ruxiang) (5 qian). Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Changpu) (5 qian). Da Da Huixiang (Specific Fennel variety) (5 qian). Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang) (5 qian). Grind into powder. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with refined honey. Take 60 pills per dose with good wine on an empty stomach. Eat a cooked egg to suppress nausea. Eat and drink immediately. Avoid vinegar.
Formula for Lower Back Pain Source: *Haishang Fang* (See Bixie Wine).
Miraculous Formula for Lower Back Pain. Source: *Bencao*.
Use Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi) ground into powder. Take 3 qian with warm wine.
For Chronic Long-term Lower Back Pain with Occasional Attacks and Stabbing Hypochondriac Pain. Source: *Zhouhou Fang*.
Collect Kochiae Fructus (Difuzi) on July 7th. Dry and grind. Take one fangcun bi with wine, 5-6 times daily.
Treatment for Lower Back Pain. Source: *Bencao*.
Roast Deer Antler Shavings (Lu Jiao Xie) until yellow-red. Grind. Take one fangcun bi with wine, 5-6 times daily.
Erxiang Wuzi Sanzhu Wan (Two Fragrances, Five Seeds, Three Evodia Pills) Source: *Yonglei Qianfang*. Indication: Lower back pain.
Aucklandiae Radix (Qingmuxiang) (0.5 liang). Arecae Semen (Dafuzi) (1 liang). Toosendan Fructus (Chuanlianzi Rou) (3 liang). Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) (stir-fried, 1 liang). Raphani Semen (Luobozǐ) (stir-fried, 2 liang). Pharbitidis Semen (Heiqianni) (3.5 liang, half raw, half processed). Illicii Fructus (Bajiao Huixiang) (0.5 liang, stir-fried, remove seeds) (0.5 liang). Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) (3 liang). Edible Evodia (Shi Zhu Yu) (3 liang). Corni Fructus (Shanzhuyu) (pitted, 3 liang). Grind into powder. Make pills with wine paste. Take on empty stomach with warm wine and salted water.
Busui Gao (Marrow-Tonifying Paste) Source: *Weisheng Jiabao Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain.
Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi) (1 liang, stir-fry in pot until 80% done, add 0.5 liang Sesame Oil, stir-fry until sesame oil is fragrant). Cool down. Add Walnut Meat (Hetaoren), simmer together. Chew medicine, oil, and sesame until soft. Take with salted wine or salted water.
Wujiapi San (Eleutherococcus Powder) Source: *Weisheng Jiabao Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain.
Eleutherococci Cortex (Wujiapi) (1 liang). Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (stir-fried) (1 liang). Grind into equal parts. Make pills with wine paste, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with warm wine.
Neibu San (Internal Tonifying Powder) Source: *Weisheng Jiabao Fang*. Indication: Long-standing or recent lower back pain, chronic Kidney deficiency in men and women, unbearable lower back pain.
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Qingpi) (weigh after removing pulp) (1 liang). Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi) (stir-fried) (1 liang). Syneilesidis Rhizoma (Weilingxian) (remove roots, wash, dry) (1 liang). Pharbitidis Semen (Heiqianni) (3 liang). Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose with warm wine on an empty stomach before meals.
Chuanwu Wan (Sichuan Aconite Pill) Source: *Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang*. Indication: Heavy stagnation in waist and legs in men and women.
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix (Chuanwu) (1 part). Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) (1 part). Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) (1 part). Drynariae Rhizoma (Gusuibu) (1 part). Trogopterori Faeces (Wulingzhi) (1 part). Equal parts. Make pills with wine paste. Take on empty stomach with wine.
Qian Niu San (Morning Glory Powder) Source: *Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang*. Indication: Miraculous for lower back pain.
Pharbitidis Semen (Heiqianni) (any amount, stir-fry hot, spread evenly on tile, do not disturb, cover until half-raw half-cooked). Grind into powder. Take with wine. Adding Fennel is better.
Another Formula Source: *Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang*. Indication: Most excellent for Wind-type lower back pain.
Xiaoxuming Tang (Minor Continuation of Life Decoction) plus 7 Persicami Seeds (Taoren), stir-fried, remove skin and tips. Decoct and take.
Chuanxiong Rougui Tang (Ligusticum and Cinnamon Decoction) Source: *Shixiao Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain. Case: Winter of Dingwei year, Cao Tongfu came from Henan. Laborer Xiao Zhai Lingjun lay on cold damp ground, lower back pain unable to turn, spasmodic pain in both hypochondria, unresolved for over a month. *Lumbago Theory* states: Pain is caused by coagulated blood in the blood collaterals of Foot Taiyang and Foot Shaoyin meridians. Occasionally, some cases belong to Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian external collaterals. Removing blood stasis cures it. *Neijing* states: In the three months of winter, acupuncture is forbidden. Only use herbs to unblock meridians, break blood collaterals, and eliminate bad blood.
Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo) (1.5 qian). Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duohuo) (0.5 qian). Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) (0.5 qian). Cinnamomi Ramulus (Rougui) (0.5 qian). Persicami Semen (Taoren) (remove skin/tip, grind) (0.5 qian). Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dangguiwei/Tail) (0.5 qian). Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (0.5 qian). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted, 1 qian). Stir-fried Leaven (Chaoqu) (0.5 qian). Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) (3 qian). Podostemidis Radix (Hanfangji) (wine-processed, 3 fen). Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) (5 fen). Cut into pieces. One dose. Use 3 cups of good wine, decoct to 1 cup. Strain, take warm. Before morning meal. Several doses lead to good recovery. Take in a warm place. Another version lacks Ligusticum.
Qianghuo Tang (Also named Nuanjing Tang/Warm Sinew Decoction) Source: *Shixiao Fang*. Indication: Swollen and painful eyes like fire, pain in legs and Futu muscle/bones, knee weakness, heavy body, lower back pain, night chills, phlegm cough, stiff neck tendons, eye discharge, tight eye connections, poor appetite.
Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo) (3 qian). Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (3 qian). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted, 2 fen). Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Sheng Gancao) (2 fen). Imperatae Rhizoma (Shengma) (3 fen). Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Guangpi) (wine-processed) (3 fen). Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen (Caodoukou) (3 fen). Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) (3 fen). Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) (3 fen). Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) (2 fen). Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdihuang) (3 fen). Libanotis Rhizoma (Ben) (3 fen). Sappan Lignum (Sumu) (2 fen). Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shudihuang) (1 fen). Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (0.5 fen). Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duohuo) (2 fen). Carthami Flos (Honghua) (2 fen). Cut into hemp/mustard seed size. One dose. Two large cups of water. Decoct to one cup. Strain, take slightly warm. Between meals.
Dilong San (Earthworm Powder) Source: *Shixiao Fang*. Indication: Lower back/spine pain, or trauma from falls/high drops, evil blood in Taiyang meridian causing unbearable pain in lower back/spine/shins/arms, nasal congestion.
Cinnamomi Cortex (Guangui) (4 fen). Persicami Semen (Taoren) (6 pieces). Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo) (2 fen). Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duohuo) (1 qian). Phellodendri Cortex (Huangbai) (1 qian). Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (0.5 qian). Angelicae Sinensis Radix Tail (Dangguiwei) (4 fen). Pheretima (Dilong) (4 fen). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (1 qian). Sappan Lignum (Sumu) (6 fen). Cut into pieces. Take 5 qian per dose. Two cups of water. Decoct to one cup. Strain, take warm.
Kexiao Bingzi (Effectiveness Cake) Source: *Weisheng Baojian Fang*. Indication: Lower back pain and tendon/knee pain, repeatedly miraculous.
Kansui Radix (Gansui) (1 liang, stir-fry with bran until yellow). Pharbitidis Semen (Heiqianni) (cleaned, 4.5 liang, half raw half-cooked, head powder 2.5 liang). Fagopyri Dibotryis Rhizoma (Qiaomai) (2 liang). Grind three ingredients into powder. Take 3 qian per dose. At night, mix with water to form cake. Fire-roast until yellow. Remove. For excess constitution, take all at once. Chew thoroughly, then take with decoction of half-raw half-cooked green onion and white wine. For deficiency constitution, split into two doses. First chew most of green onion, take with wine. Next morning, bowel movement should occur. Then chew half raw/half-cooked green onion, take with wine. Purge once. Contraindicated in pregnant women.
Xianling Wan (Immortal Spirit Pill) Source: *Yu Jushi Xuanqi Fang*. Indication: Long-standing or recent lower back pain.
Syneilesidis Rhizoma (Weilingxian) (1 fen). Myrrha (Moyao) (1 fen). Boswelliae Resina (Ruxiang) (1 fen). Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanyhusuo) (1 fen). Pharbitidis Semen (Heiqianni) (1 fen). Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi) (1 fen, stir-fry yellow). Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (1 fen). Crotonis Fructus (Badou) (one grain, remove shell, put in garlic, wrap in paper, slow-roast, discard Badou, use Garlic). Grind previous ingredients into powder. Cook paste with wine. Form pills size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 3 qian per dose. At first watch of the night (5-7 AM), take with clear tea.
Cangzhu Tang (Atractylodes Decoction) Source: *Shixiao Fang*. Indication: Damp-heat pain in waist and legs.
Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (remove dampness, stop pain, 3 qian). Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) (move channels, 2 qian). Phellodendri Cortex (Huangbai) (initially cold, long-term becomes heat, removes dampness, stops pain, 1 qian). Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) (wind overcomes dampness, 1 qian). One dose. Two cups of water. Strain, take slightly warm. Empty stomach before meals. Another version lacks Fangfeng.
Mahuang Cangzhu Tang (Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction) Source: *Shixiao Fang*. Indication: Wind-cold-damp affecting head, heavy body, lower back pain, sallow complexion.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (1 qian). Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi) (0.5 qian). Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren) (10 grains). Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen (Caodoukou) (0.5 qian). Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (0.5 qian). Stir-fried Flour (Chao Mian) (1 qian). Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (2 qian). Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi) (1 qian). Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie) (1 qian). Poria (Baifuling) (1 qian). Polyporus (Zhu Ling) (0.5 qian). Astragali Radix (Huangqi) (3 fen). Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao) (2 fen). Cut into hemp/mustard seed size. One dose. Two cups of water. Decoct to one cup. Strain, take slightly warm. Before meals.
Wuyao Shunqi San (Aucklandia Regulating Qi Powder) Source: *Ruyi Fang*. Indication: Qi stagnation lower back pain, or bending/extending sprains.
Bombyx Batryticatus (Baijiangcan) (processed) (1 qian). Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) (1 qian). Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi) (1 qian). Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (1 qian). Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng) (1 qian). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted, 1 qian). Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (processed) (2 liang). Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (processed) (2 liang). Linderae Radix (Wuyao) (2 liang). Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang) (0.5 liang). Grind into powder. Decoct with Ginger and Wine. Or add Green Onion White for headache. Also suitable to stir-fry Persicami Seeds, take with warm wine.
Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder) Source: *Ruyi Fang*. Indication: Cold-damp injuring Kidney, Qi stagnation lower back pain, inability to bend/extend.
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (processed, 6 liang). Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted) (4 liang). Poria (Fuling) (4 liang). Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (processed) (4 liang). Cinnamomi Ramulus (Rougui) (4 liang). Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (3 liang). Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhiqiao) (6 liang). Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) (4 liang). Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) (4 liang). Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi) (4 liang). Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nanpu) (4 liang). Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang) (4 liang). Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng) (12 liang). Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (processed, 24 liang). Cut into pieces. Slow-fire stir-fry until color changes. Add Cinnamon, Immature Bitter Orange, Ginger, Green Onion, and Persicami Seeds. Decoct.
Guzhen Dan (Solidify True Elixir) Source: *Ruyi Fang*. Indication: Cold-damp and Kidney Qi.
Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) (1 jin, soak in rice washing water, change daily: Spring 5 days, Summer 3 days, Autumn 7 days, Winter 10 days. Drain, slice, dry, divide into four parts).
Part 1: 4 liang. Boil with 0.5 sheng Good Vinegar and 0.5 sheng Wine for 30 boils. Drain, dry.
Part 2: 4 liang. Stir-fry with Sichuan Pepper (Chuanjiao, remove eyes and closed ones, 1 liang) and Psoraleae Fructus (Poguzhi, 1 liang) until Atractylodes turns yellow.
Part 3: 4 liang. Stir-fry with Fennel (Huixiang, 1 liang) and Salt (1 liang) until Atractylodes turns yellow.
Part 4: 4 liang. Stir-fry with Processed Sichuan Aconite (Chuanwu, 1 liang, remove skin/umbilicus, slice) and Toosendan Fructus (Chuanlianzi, 1 liang, remove skin/seeds, split, roast yellow) until Atractylodes turns yellow.
Grind all into powder. Make paste with medicinal wine. Form pills size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with warm wine and salted water.
Bushen Tang (Tonify Kidney Decoction) Source: *Bencao*. Indication: Primary treatment for lower back pain.
Use Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong) 1 da jin, Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi) 0.5 da sheng. Cut finely. Divide into 14 doses. Each night take one dose. Soak in 1 da sheng water until dawn (wugeng). Decoct until reduced by one-third. Filter juice. Take 3-4 Sheep Kidneys (Yangshen), cut, boil again for 3-5 boils. Make soup as directed. Take in one dose on empty stomach. Can add salt and vinegar. Cui's formula does not use Schisandra.
For Lower Back Pain with Kidney Cold. Source: *Bencao*.
Grind Mustard Seed (Jiezi) and Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang). Warm slightly and apply as plaster.
Wang Fangping Tongling Yufen San (Wang Fangping Spiritual Jade Powder). Indication: Waist and knees, warm Water Organ (Kidney), improve complexion. Merits cannot be fully recorded.
Realgar (Shihuang/Sulfur) (0.5 jin). Use 5 dou Mulberry Branch Ash. Leach juice. Boil for three Fu periods (summer dog days). Test with iron spoon over fire. When fire subsides, stop.