Sumu Powder

Sumu Powder,For cases of shā toxin and blood stasis forming a mass that is hard, protruding, and immobile.

Formulas Name : Sumu Powder

Chinese Name : 苏木散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Sumu, 1 liang of White Tribulus (pounded to remove thorns),Safflower 1 liang, Corydalis 1 liang, Peach Kernel (with skin and tip removed) 1 liang, Angelica pubescens 3 qian, Wulingzhi 7 qian, Aquilaria 6 qian, Turmeric 6 qian, Red Peony Root 6 qian, Rhubarb 5 qian, Euphorbia 4 qian, Trichosanthes 4 qian, Curcuma 4 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 4 qian, Green Tangerine Peel 4 qian, Soapberry Thorns 4 qian, Cyperus (wine-fried) 4 qian.

Source

From *Yu Heng on Shā and Distension*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cases of shā toxin and blood stasis forming a mass that is hard, protruding, and immobile.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm wine.

Sumu Powder,From *Yu Heng on Shā and Distension*, Volume 2.,For cases of shā toxin and blood stasis forming a mass that is hard, protruding, and immobile.

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