Neck–Back–Leg Steam Wash (Luoyang Orthopedics)
Ingredients
- Lycopodii 30 g
- Speranskia 30 g
- Clematis 20 g
- Safflower 10 g
- Homalomena 20 g
- Pittosporum bark 20 g
- Peach kernel 10 g
- Dahurian angelica 15 g
- Processed zedoaria 20 g
- Processed sparganium 20 g
- Sichuan pepper 10 g
- Mugwort 10 g
- Periploca bark 20 g
- Sappan 10 g
Principle
Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital formula—sinew pair plus blood-moving and warming herbs for multi-region pain.
Effects & uses
Steam adjunct for neck, shoulder, waist, or leg pain with stasis or cold-damp (not one named disease).
Method
- Soak wrapped herbs 30–40 minutes in 3 L; decoct to ~2 L.
How to use
- Steam 20–30 minutes; compress and rub at 40–50°C; reuse decoction 2 days; 7-day courses.
Caution
No wounds; pregnancy contraindicated; avoid first 48 h of acute injury. Seek care if worsening.
Source
Henan Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital. Pending verification.