Trichosanthes Root Powder

Trichosanthes Root Powder,Used for restlessness and body heat following thirst and diarrhea, accompanied by skin sores and itching.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Root Powder

Chinese Name : 栝楼根散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Trichosanthes root, 2 liang of red Poria, 1 liang of Scrophularia, 1 liang of Fructus Aurantii (fried with wheat bran until slightly yellow, seeds removed), 3 fen of Sophora flavescens (chopped), and 3 fen of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 53.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Used for restlessness and body heat following thirst and diarrhea, accompanied by skin sores and itching.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with warm water, at any time.

Trichosanthes Root Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 53.,Used for restlessness and body heat following thirst and diarrhea, accompanied by skin sores and itching.

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