Qiangge Kaige Powder

Qiangge Kaige Powder,Body pain with aversion to cold and shivering; distension in the lower back and cold limbs; swelling and pain in the testicles; soreness and numbness in both hands, resembling the symptoms of a cold.

Formulas Name : Qiangge Kaige Powder

Chinese Name : 羌葛开膈散

Drug Formulation

Dried Pueraria root 3 qian, Qianghuo 2 qian, Fangji 2 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Cangzhu 1 qian, Small Anise 1 qian, Ephedra root 1.5 qian, Cinnamon Twig 1.5 qian, Sichuan Trichosanthes 1.5 qian, Sichuan Ligusticum 1.5 qian, Phellodendron bark 0.8 fen, Charred Ginger 0.8 fen, Licorice 0.2 fen.

Source

*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Body pain with aversion to cold and shivering; distension in the lower back and cold limbs; swelling and pain in the testicles; soreness and numbness in both hands, resembling the symptoms of a cold.

Instructions for Use

Use fresh ginger as a guide; decoct in water and take orally. Continue until sweating occurs.

Qiangge Kaige Powder,*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 4.,Body pain with aversion to cold and shivering; distension in the lower back and cold limbs; swelling and pain in the testicles; soreness and numbness in both hands, resembling the symptoms of a cold.

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