Ghost Arrow Powder

Ghost Arrow Powder,Retention of urine, inability to urinate.

Formulas Name : Ghost Arrow Powder

Chinese Name : 鬼箭散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Ghost Arrow feathers, 1 liang of Lycopodium, 1 liang of castor seeds, 1 liang of Pyrrosia (hairs removed), 3 liang of talc, 1 liang of Akebia (chopped), and 2 liang of white elm bark (chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Retention of urine, inability to urinate.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time of day.

Ghost Arrow Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.,Retention of urine, inability to urinate.

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