Wu-Shu Powder

Wu-Shu Powder,For common cold caused by wind, cold, and dampness, regardless of whether the condition manifests as yin or yang.

Formulas Name : Wu-Shu Powder

Chinese Name : 乌术散

Drug Formulation

10 liang of Wuyao, 10 liang of Chuanxiong, 10 liang of Du Bai Zhi, 4.5 liang of Qingpi, 7 liang of Cangzhu, 1.5 liang of Gancao, 0.5 liang of Zisu, 0.5 liang of Xiangfuzi, and 5 liang of Chenpi.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 141, citing *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For common cold caused by wind, cold, and dampness, regardless of whether the condition manifests as yin or yang.

Instructions for Use

Take with plain hot water; no specific time is required.

Wu-Shu Powder,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 141, citing *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*.,For common cold caused by wind, cold, and dampness, regardless of whether the condition manifests as yin or yang.

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