Holy Monk Powder

Holy Monk Powder,For epidemic plagues and all forms of cold damage, regardless of yin or yang, and irrespective of severity.

Formulas Name : Holy Monk Powder

Chinese Name : 圣僧散

Drug Formulation

1 jin of fragrant white angelica (raw, coarsely chopped), half a liang of licorice (raw, coarsely chopped).

Source

From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 147 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For epidemic plagues and all forms of cold damage, regardless of yin or yang, and irrespective of severity.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Boil with 1 zhan of water, 2 jujubes, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 3 cun of scallion whites until reduced to 6 fen. Take while hot. Cover yourself with a blanket; after walking 5–6 li, take another dose. Recovery occurs once sweating begins.

Holy Monk Powder,From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 147 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,For epidemic plagues and all forms of cold damage, regardless of yin or yang, and irrespective of severity.

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