Marching Powder

Marching Powder,For cholera-induced abdominal distension, mountain miasma and epidemic diseases, as well as various pathogenic factors arising from summer heat and filth that directly affect the Pericardium, causing dizziness, loss of consciousness, and life-threatening conditions. It also treats mouth sores and sore throat; when applied to the eyes, it removes wind-heat-induced opacities; when applied to the nostrils, it wards off epidemic pathogens.

Formulas Name : Marching Powder

Chinese Name : 行军散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Western Calamus, 1 qian of Dangmenzi, 1 qian of Pearl, 1 qian of Borneol, 1 qian of Borax, 8 qian of Refined Realgar (sifted and purified), 3 fen of Calcium Carbonate, and 20 pages of Sifted Gold.

Source

*Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into an extremely fine powder, then mix them thoroughly. Store in a porcelain jar, sealed tightly with wax.

Benefits

For cholera-induced abdominal distension, mountain miasma and epidemic diseases, as well as various pathogenic factors arising from summer heat and filth that directly affect the Pericardium, causing dizziness, loss of consciousness, and life-threatening conditions. It also treats mouth sores and sore throat; when applied to the eyes, it removes wind-heat-induced opacities; when applied to the nostrils, it wards off epidemic pathogens.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 fen per dose, mixed with cool boiled water.

Note

As this formula has pungent and aromatic properties that penetrate deeply, pregnant women should use it with caution.

Marching Powder,*Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.,For cholera-induced abdominal distension, mountain miasma and epidemic diseases, as well as various pathogenic factors arising from summer heat and filth that directly affect the Pericardium, causing dizziness, loss of consciousness, and life-threatening conditions. It also treats mouth sores and sore throat; when applied to the eyes, it removes wind-heat-induced opacities; when applied to the nostrils, it wards off epidemic pathogens.

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