Wu Bai San

Wu Bai San,For beriberi, where the onset causes severe pain in the bones of the feet.

Formulas Name : Wu Bai San

Chinese Name : 乌白散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Aconite Root (Cao Wu), 8 liang of White Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi).

Source

From *Ru Yi Fang*, cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 240.

Benefits

For beriberi, where the onset causes severe pain in the bones of the feet.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 sheng of water and boil in an earthenware jar until reduced to 1 sheng; strain out the residue. Mix the decoction with good wine and take while warm. Avoid using iron utensils.

Wu Bai San,From *Ru Yi Fang*, cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 240.,For beriberi, where the onset causes severe pain in the bones of the feet.

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