Dried Indigo Powder

Dried Indigo Powder,For heat-toxin-induced gu (poison) with the expulsion of mixed blood.

Formulas Name : Dried Indigo Powder

Chinese Name : 干蓝散

Drug Formulation

Dried Indigo, 2 liang; Rhinoceros Horn, 2 liang; Sanguisorba, 2 liang; Honey, 1 he.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 212.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For heat-toxin-induced gu (poison) with the expulsion of mixed blood.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 5 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng; strain out the residue, add honey, and simmer briefly; divide into 3 doses.

Dried Indigo Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 212.,For heat-toxin-induced gu (poison) with the expulsion of mixed blood.

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