Qianhu Powder

Qianhu Powder,When Rushi (calcite) causes a reaction, resulting in headache, chills, and fever—resembling both typhoid fever and malaria.

Formulas Name : Qianhu Powder

Chinese Name : 前胡散

Drug Formulation

Qianhu 2 liang (root tip removed), Huangqin 3 fen, Licorice 0.5 liang (raw, coarsely chopped), Zhimu 1 liang, Oyster Shell 1 liang (calcined and ground into powder), Gypsum 2 liang.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 38.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

When Rushi (calcite) causes a reaction, resulting in headache, chills, and fever—resembling both typhoid fever and malaria.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add half a fen of fresh ginger to one medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm; take at any time.

Qianhu Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 38.,When Rushi (calcite) causes a reaction, resulting in headache, chills, and fever—resembling both typhoid fever and malaria.

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