Speranskia & Lycopodii Elbow Soak

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Ingredients

  • Speranskia, lycopodii, cinnamon twig, Sichuan pepper, safflower, angelica, dahurian angelica 10 g each
  • Dried ginger 15 g

Principle

Warm, blood-moving herbs with sinew-relaxing speranskia and lycopodii—for cold-damp or stasis lateral elbow pain (pattern required).

Effects & uses

Outer-elbow ache worse in cold, better with warmth (supportive soak only).

Method

  1. Steep in 3.5 L warm water ~2 hours; simmer 30 minutes; cool to comfortable temperature.

How to use

  • Soak elbow 30 minutes morning and evening; steam first if desired. One daily batch per formula.

Caution

No broken skin. Pregnancy contraindicated (safflower). Stop aggravating activity; not a substitute for rest, ice, NSAIDs, or rehab.

Source

First Affiliated Hospital of GZUCM (Laoren Bao). Pending verification.

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