Liver-Draining and Cimicifuga-Lifting Powder

Liver-Draining and Cimicifuga-Lifting Powder,Excessive heat in the liver, accompanied by dizziness, headache, stiffness in the limbs, a stiff neck, restlessness, and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

Formulas Name : Liver-Draining and Cimicifuga-Lifting Powder

Chinese Name : 泻肝升麻散

Drug Formulation

Chuan Shengma 3 fen, Ruiren half liang, Qianhu half liang (with the root tip removed), Qinpi half liang, Chuan Mangxiao 1 liang, Gan Ju Hua half liang, Xixin half liang, Zhizi Ren 7 pieces, Jue Mingzi 3 fen, Chuan Da Huang 1 liang (coarsely chopped and lightly roasted), Lingyangjiao Shu 3 fen.

Source

*Shenghui* (Vol. 3).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the liver, accompanied by dizziness, headache, stiffness in the limbs, a stiff neck, restlessness, and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 14 pieces of light bamboo leaves to 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm; take at any time.

Liver-Draining and Cimicifuga-Lifting Powder,*Shenghui* (Vol. 3).,Excessive heat in the liver, accompanied by dizziness, headache, stiffness in the limbs, a stiff neck, restlessness, and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

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