Pestilence-Avoiding Powder

Pestilence-Avoiding Powder,For common cold-induced headaches, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, heatstroke, and motion sickness (car or seasickness).

Formulas Name : Pestilence-Avoiding Powder

Chinese Name : 避瘟散

Drug Formulation

Sandalwood 41 liang 6 qian, Linglingxiang 4 liang 8 qian, White Angelica 11 liang 2 qian, Fragrant Grass 48 liang, Turmeric 4 liang 8 qian, Rose Flowers 11 liang 2 qian, Sweet Solomonseal 4 liang 8 qian, Cloves 11 liang 2 qian, Frankincense 9 liang 6 qian.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

The above 9 ingredients, weighing a total of 147 liang 2 qian, are ground into a fine powder and sifted through a sieve. For every 20 liang of fine powder, mix in 5 fen of musk, 10 liang of glycerin, 5 liang of borneol, 24 liang of cinnabar powder, and 5 liang of menthol ice. Grind these 14 ingredients finely, mix thoroughly, and store in a sealed container to prevent loss of potency. Pack in a box weighing 2 fen 8 li.

Benefits

For common cold-induced headaches, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, heatstroke, and motion sickness (car or seasickness).

Instructions for Use

Take 2 fen per dose, washed down with boiling water, or inhale through the nostrils.

Pestilence-Avoiding Powder,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For common cold-induced headaches, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, heatstroke, and motion sickness (car or seasickness).

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