Kudzu Decoction (Stiff Neck)
Ingredients
- Kudzu root 12 g
- Red peony 12 g
- Ephedra 6 g
- Cinnamon twig 10 g
- Licorice 4 g
- Ginger 3 slices
- Jujube 3
Principle
Classic Ge Gen Tang pattern: kudzu releases muscle and frees the nape; ephedra and cinnamon twig dispel wind-cold; peony eases pain—for wind-cold stiff neck.
Effects & uses
Morning neck stiffness with aversion to cold and no sweat (pattern differentiation required).
Method
- Decoct all ingredients in water.
How to use
- Take in two divided doses; one decoction daily.
Caution
Use cautiously with hypertension or heart disease (ephedra). Avoid with yin deficiency heat or profuse sweating. Not a drug substitute; seek care if symptoms persist.
Source
Gansu Provincial Hospital of TCM recommendation. Pending verification.