Night-Closing Branch Powder

Night-Closing Branch Powder,In cases of falls from horses accompanied by stagnant blood accumulating in the abdomen and stomach, causing difficulty in defecation, taking medication often leads to vomiting, as the blood congeals into lumps that press against the heart.

Formulas Name : Night-Closing Branch Powder

Chinese Name : 夜合枝散

Drug Formulation

Night-closing tree branches (chopped) 1 liang, apricot branches (chopped) 1 liang, sweet melon seeds 1 liang, red peony root 1.5 liang.

Source

From *Shenghui*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 311.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In cases of falls from horses accompanied by stagnant blood accumulating in the abdomen and stomach, causing difficulty in defecation, taking medication often leads to vomiting, as the blood congeals into lumps that press against the heart.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with half a bowl each of water and wine until reduced to 5 fen; strain and take while warm, 3–4 times a day.

Night-Closing Branch Powder,From *Shenghui*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 311.,In cases of falls from horses accompanied by stagnant blood accumulating in the abdomen and stomach, causing difficulty in defecation, taking medication often leads to vomiting, as the blood congeals into lumps that press against the heart.

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