Four-Root Powder

Four-Root Powder,For dry and wet beriberi.

Formulas Name : Four-Root Powder

Chinese Name : 四根散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of mulberry root knot, 1 liang of pine root knot, 1 liang of cypress root knot, 1 liang of Chinese fir root knot (all finely chopped and stir-fried until black), 2 liang of Cistanche (soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted),1 liang of frankincense (ground), 1 liang of myrrh, 1 liang of Wulingzhi, 1 liang of Shilongrui (roasted), half a liang of musk (ground), 2 liang of Tianxiong (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 1 liang of MuXiang, 1 liang of sandalwood (chopped), and 1 liang of earthworms (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 83.

Processing

Except for the ground ingredients, pound the remaining herbs into a fine powder, then sift and mix them thoroughly with the ground ingredients.

Benefits

For dry and wet beriberi.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose, mixed with wood apple wine, and take it in the morning and evening after meals, close to nightfall.

Four-Root Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 83.,For dry and wet beriberi.

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