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When women suffer from blood wind causing pain in the body and bone joints, it is due to physical weakness and disharmony of qi and blood, invaded by wind-cold pathogenic factors. The manifestation involves wind pathogens residing in the skin and muscles.

Prescriptions:
Danggui Tang (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind in women characterized by pain in all joints of the body, alternating chills and fever, impediment of meridians and collaterals, and gradual emaciation.
Ingredients: Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, sliced and roasted), Radix Scutellariae (Huangqin, crushed), Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi, wine-soaked, sliced, and roasted), Fructus Aurantii (Zhike, pith removed, stir-fried with bran), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Baizhuzi, implied contextually or missing in source text but listed as 'Ren Shen' in some versions, here strictly following text: Ginseng/Renshen), Radix Codonopsis (Chenpi/Muxiang context implies Muxiang/Aucklandia, text says 'Ren Shen Xiang' likely typo for Renshen and Muxiang separately or specific variant), Radix Aucklandiae (Muxiang, crushed), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao, honey-roasted), Rhizoma Curcumae (Ezhu, baked and crushed, vinegar-processed with seaweed). Each 2 liang.

Mabiancao San, treating blood wind attacking and penetrating in women, causing limb pain, itching, numbness, alternating chills and fever, and reduced appetite. All such symptoms are treated.
Ingredients: Herba Verbenae (Mabiancao, coarse stems removed), Spica Schizonepetae (Jingjie Sui), Radix Bupleuri (Beichaihu), Endocarpium Jujubae (Wumei Rou) [each 2 liang], Fructus Aurantii (Zhike), Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (Baizhi), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo), Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao) [each 1 liang], Radix Gentianae (Qinjiao), Fructus Linderae (Tiantai Wuyao), Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang), Radix Aucklandiae (Muxiang) [each 0.5 liang], Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Chuanwu, processed), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) [each 1 liang]. The above ingredients are powdered. Take 3 qian (or 2 qian) per dose, decoct with one sheng of water, 3 slices (or 2 slices) of Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang), one date, and 2 cun of White Part of Scallion (Congbai) until reduced to 7 fen. Warm drink at noon and before sleep. Generally safe for long-term use, but contraindicated in pregnancy.

Hugu San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind attacking and flowing into women, causing body pain.
Ingredients: Os Tigris (Hujinggu, 1.5 liang, roasted with butter until yellow), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin, 1 liang), Radix Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong, 1 liang), Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi, 1 liang, radix removed), Cortex Phellodendri (Haitongpi, 2 liang), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, 1 liang), Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, 1 liang). Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine, anytime.

Chuanxiong San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints, stagnation in heart and diaphragm, and poor appetite.
Ingredients: Radix Chuanxiong (1 liang), Poria Cocos cum Ligno Rubra (Chifuling), Radix Paeoniae Rubra (Chishaoyao), Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Suanzaoren, fried), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Radix Aucklandiae (Muxiang), Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi) [each 3 qian]. Crush the herbs, add 3 slices of Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang), decoct with water until 7 fen remains, and take warm.

Lingyangjiao San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing body pain, weakness in hands and feet, and mental oppression.
Ingredients: Cornu Saigae Tataricae (Lingyangjiao xie), Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Suanzaoren, fried), Radix Rehmanniae Preparata (Sheng Dihuang), Fructus Arecae (Binglang) [each 1 liang], Cortex Acanthopanacis (Wujiapi), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng), Radix Paeoniae Rubra (Chishaoyao) [each 3 fen]. Coarsely crush and sieve. Take one sheng of water, decoct until 7 fen remains, add a little warm wine, and mix.

Fushen Tang (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind in women, causing dizziness of head and eyes, body pain, palpitations and irritability, and heat in palms and soles. Also treats Shanghan (Cold Damage).
Ingredients: Poria Cocos cum Radice (Fushen, wood removed), Fructus Viticis (Manjingzi, white skin removed), Poria Cocos Cum Rubro Externo (Chifuling, black skin removed), Fructus Aurantii (Zhike, pith removed, stir-fried with bran, each 2 liang), Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang, roots and nodes removed), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao, honey-roasted, each 1 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water and 3 slices of Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang) until 7 fen remains. Strain and take hot.

Niuxi San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind attacking and flowing into women, causing persistent body pain and weakness in four limbs.
Ingredients: Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi, 1 liang, radix removed), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, 3 fen, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed), Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae (Bixie, 1 or 3 fen), Cortex Acanthopanacis (Wujiapi, 3 fen), Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (Danshen, 3 fen). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water and 3 slices of Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang) until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Haitongpi San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing body pain and persistent intermittent joint pain.
Ingredients: Cortex Phellodendri (Haitongpi, 1 liang, crushed), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin, 1 liang), Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (Baizhi, 1 liang), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 1 liang, crushed and lightly stir-fried), Radix Rhapontici (Loulu, 1 liang), Radix Chuanxiong (1 liang), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng, 1 liang), Radix Rhei Preparata (Chuan Dahuang, 0.5 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Danggui San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints, and spasm of tendons and vessels.
Ingredients: Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 0.5 liang, crushed and lightly stir-fried), Os Tigris (Hujinggu, 0.5 liang, coated with butter and roasted until yellow), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, 0.5 liang, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin, 0.5 liang), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, 0.5 liang), Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi, 0.5 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm, anytime.

Gusuibu San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints, and weakness in waist and feet.
Ingredients: Rhizoma Drynariae (Gusuibu, 1 liang), Cortex Phellodendri (Haitongpi, 1 liang), Radix Chuanxiong (1 liang), Folium Epimedii (Xianlingpi, 1 liang), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Cezi, 1 liang, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 1 liang), Semen Persicae (Taoren, 3 qian, peeled, double-kernel removed, bran-roasted until slightly yellow). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains, add a little warm wine, and mix.

Heshouwu San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints, or numbness in hands and feet, heaviness in waist and hips, pulling sensation, and limited mobility.
Ingredients: Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Heshouwu, 3 fen), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, 3 fen), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 3 fen, crushed and lightly stir-fried), Cornu Saigae Tataricae (Lingyangjiao xie, 3 fen), Radix Cibotii (Chijian, 3 fen), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, 3 fen, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed), Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparata (Tiannanxing, 0.5 liang, peeled). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Hupo Wan (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints.
Ingredients: Sublimated Sulphur? No, Amber (Hupo, 1 liang), Dragon's Blood (Qilinjie, 1 liang), Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis (Baiguiban, 1 liang, crushed and lightly stir-fried), Drilus (Dilong, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 1 liang, crushed), Fructus Arecae (Binglang, 0.5 liang), Radix Rhei Preparata (Dahuang, 0.5 liang). Powder the ingredients finely. Make pills with honey, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills with warm wine on an empty stomach daily, and another dose after evening meal.

Guijia San (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind attacking and flowing into women, causing pain in body and bone joints, or pain exacerbated by cloudy/rainy/cold weather due to unresolved bruised blood from trauma.
Ingredients: Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis (Guijia, vinegar-processed), Os Tigris (Hugu, wine-processed, each 3 liang), Radix Rhapontici (Loulu), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, sliced and roasted), Radix Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), Cortex Cinnamomi (Gui, bark removed, each 0.5 liang, processed), Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata (Tianxiong, 0.5 liang, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed). Powder the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Biejia San (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in body and bone joints, fullness and distension in chest and hypochondrium, mental restlessness and dryness, spasm of tendons and vessels, and irregular menstruation.
Ingredients: Carapax Trionycis (Biejia, skirt removed, vinegar-soaked and roasted), Radix Rhei Preparata (Dahuang, crushed and stir-fried), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Natrii Nitras (Xiaoshi, ground), Fructus Aurantii (Zhike, pith removed, stir-fried with bran), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, sliced and roasted). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Chuanxiong Tang (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind attacking and flowing into women, causing pain in body and bone joints, dizziness of head and eyes, bitter taste in mouth and dry tongue, lethargy, and weakness.
Ingredients: Radix Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), Radix Paeoniae (Shaoyao), Radix Moutan (Mudanpi) [each 1.5 liang], Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Flos Chrysanthemi Indici (Ganjuhua), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng, twigs removed), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao, honey-roasted, each 2 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water and 3 slices of Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang) until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Qianghuo San (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating labor-fatigue blood wind in women, causing pain in all joints of the body.
Ingredients: Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed, 1 liang), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed, 1 piece), Radix Moutan (Mudanpi), Radix Paeoniae (Shaoyao), Cortex Phellodendri (Haitongpi, crushed), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, sliced and roasted), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin, 1 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm. This prescription also treats general body pain in women, blood-qiang wind, spleen-cold, and bone-steaming sensations.

Mabiancao San (Another formula), treating general body pain in women, blood-qiang wind, spleen-cold, and bone-steaming sensations.
Ingredients: Herba Verbenae (Mabiancao), Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu), Radix Gentianae (Qinjiao), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Resina Drynariae? No, Resina Xanthorrhoeae? Text says Ganqi (Dry Lacquer, stir-fried until smoke ceases), Herba Artemisiae Annuae (Qinghaozi), Spica Schizonepetae (Jingjie), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) [equal parts]. Powder the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Qianghuo San (Another formula), treating blood wind in women, causing intermittent pain in body and bone joints.
Ingredients: Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, 3 fen), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, 3 fen), Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin, 3 fen), Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis (Baiguiké, 3 liang, coated with butter and roasted until yellow), Rhizoma Drynariae (Gusuibu, 3 fen). Powder the ingredients finely. Take 2 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Moyao Qianghuo San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing pain in four limbs and loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, ground), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Cortex Cinnamomi (Gui, bark removed), Fructus Corni (Shanzhuyu), Radix Paeoniae Rubra (Chishaoyao), Radix Moutan (Mudanpi), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed, each 0.5 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Yutong Wan, treating body pain and lower back pain; also applicable during pregnancy.
Ingredients: Radix Dipsaci (Xuduan), Cortex Eucommiae (Duzhong, stir-fried to remove silk fibers), Rhizoma Dioscoreae (Shanyao), Radix Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), Radix Angelicae Pubescentis (Duohuo, radix removed), Radix Cibotii (Gouji, fire-burned to remove hair, soaked in wine overnight, dried and roasted), Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae (Bixie, wine-soaked). Powder the ingredients. Make pills with honey, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills with warm wine on an empty stomach. Lie down to rest. Caution: If miscarriage occurs, the fetus cannot be preserved. Hence the name "Healing Pain Pill" implies caution against use in pregnancy if stability is not assured.

Shaoyao Zhimu Tang (from *Daquan Liangfang*), treating pain in various joints, robust/sturdy body constitution, swollen feet feeling like detachment, dizziness, loss of qi, mild nausea/wanting to vomit.
Ingredients: Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin), Rhizoma Anemarrhenae (Zhimu), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng) [each 4 liang], Radix Paeoniae (Shaoyao), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao), Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang, roots/nodes removed, processed), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, processed, each 3 liang). Cut the herbs. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm. Use with caution in summer.

Qianghuo San (Another formula), treating blood wind in women, causing intermittent pain in body and bone joints.
Ingredients: Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Cortex Cinnamomi (Gui, bark removed), Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, ground), Os Tigris (Hujinggu, coated with butter and roasted), Rhizoma Drynariae (Gusuibu, hair removed), Flos Carthami Tinctorii (Honghuazi, fried, each 1 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Qianghuo Danggui San (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating blood wind in women, causing intermittent body pain.
Ingredients: Radix Saposhnikoviae (Qianghuo, radix removed), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, sliced and roasted), Poria Cocos (Baifuling, black skin removed), Cortex Cinnamomi (Gui, bark removed), Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, ground), Os Tigris (Hujinggu, coated with butter and roasted). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains, add a little warm wine, and mix.

Xianlingpi San (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*), treating blood wind in women, causing persistent pain in body and bone joints.
Ingredients: Folium Epimedii (Xianlingpi, 2 liang), Os Tigris (Hujinggu, 2 liang, coated with butter and roasted until yellow), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, 1 liang, cracked, peeled, umbilicus removed), Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng, 2 liang, radix removed), Flos Daphnes Genkwa (Zhizihua, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one sheng of water until 7 fen remains. Take warm.

Danggui Moyao Wan (from *Daquan Liangfang*), treating blood wind and blood qi in women, causing stabbing pain in abdomen and hypochondrium, tendon spasms and bone bi-syndrome, numbness in hands and feet, and skin itching.
Ingredients: Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Resina Trogopterori (Wulingzhi) [each 1 liang, stir-fried], Resina Myrrhae (Moyao, 0.5 liang). Powder the ingredients. Make pills with vinegar paste, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with ginger soup on an empty stomach.

Sisheng Wan (from *Daquan Liangfang*), treating blood wind in women, causing joint pain, inability to raise arms, difficulty walking, and hemiplegic numbness.
Ingredients: Bombyx Batryticatus (Bai Jiangcan, fried to remove silk), Drilus (Dilong, earth removed), Rhizoma Typhonii Flagelliformis Preparata? No, Raw Rhizoma Typhonii (Baifuzi, raw), Resina Trogopterori (Wulingzhi), Rhizoma Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata? No, Raw Rhizoma Aconiti (Caowu, peeled and tip removed, equal parts). Powder the ingredients finely. Mix with ginger juice and honey to make pills, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills per dose with warm wine.

Heshouwu Wan (from *Jingyan Jishi Fang*), treating blood wind in women, chronic deficiency with stagnant wind pathogens, flaccidity and weakness of hands and feet, limb numbness, and skin itching.
Ingredients: Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Heshouwu, 1 jin, half red, half white), Radix Paeoniae (Shaoyao, 2 liang, half red, half white). Powder the ingredients finely. Mix with boiled wheat flour paste to make pills, size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with warm wine.