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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to sciatica |
| Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang Ginger, Poria, Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction; Glycyrrhiza-Zingiber-Poria-Atractylodes Decoction |
Warms Damp-Cold; Transforms Damp-Cold; Tonifies Spleen-Yang; Regulates the Fluid metabolism. | Damp-Cold in lower half of body (below the waist), following exertional sweating. | Frequent urination; Pain in the lower back; Pain which is worse due to cold; Profuse urination; Profuse urine; Sciatica; No thirst; Normal appetite; Urinary incontinence; Watery, whitish or clear, odourless leukorrhea; Weakness, loosening muscles in abdomen. |
| Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang Peony and Licorice Decoction |
Nourishes Liver-Blood and Liver-Yin; Soothes the Liver; Calms spasmodic pain. | Inappropriate use of sweating has injured the Liver Blood or Yin, causing pain of the abdomen. | Cramps in the calf muscles; Dysmenorrhea; Intercostal neuralgia; Irritability; Muscle spasms; Cramps in the hands; Sciatica; Slight chills; Trigeminal neuralgia; Pink or red tongue, no coating; Fine-Wiry pulse (Xi Xian). |
| Yao Tong Pian Lumbago Tablet; Back-ache Tablet |
Tonifies Kidney-Qi and Kidney-Yang; Nourishes Blood; Moves Blood; Strengthens the sinews and bones; Calms pain. | Low back pain due to Kidney Yang and Yin Deficiency (following muscular overuse, in particular). | Sciatica; Pain which is worse with muscular effort. |