Ginseng and Coptis Powder for Relieving Lockjaw

Ginseng and Coptis Powder for Relieving Lockjaw,Lockjaw dysentery. Fire-toxin invades the stomach, presenting with a forceful pulse and fever; the patient is unable to eat or drink, has a red tongue and red lips, and craves only cold drinks.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Coptis Powder for Relieving Lockjaw

Chinese Name : 参连开噤散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Sichuan Coptis (ginger-fried), and lotus seed kernels—each in equal parts.

Source

*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 53.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Lockjaw dysentery. Fire-toxin invades the stomach, presenting with a forceful pulse and fever; the patient is unable to eat or drink, has a red tongue and red lips, and craves only cold drinks.

Instructions for Use

Administer with rice water.

Ginseng and Coptis Powder for Relieving Lockjaw,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 53.,Lockjaw dysentery. Fire-toxin invades the stomach, presenting with a forceful pulse and fever; the patient is unable to eat or drink, has a red tongue and red lips, and craves only cold drinks.

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