Aconite Powder

Aconite Powder,For cold hernia, abdominal pain, cold extremities, and body aches that cannot be relieved by acupuncture or other medications.

Formulas Name : Aconite Powder

Chinese Name : 乌头散

Drug Formulation

10 pieces of Sichuan Aconite (large ones, roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 2 liang of Cinnamon Twig.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 48.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cold hernia, abdominal pain, cold extremities, and body aches that cannot be relieved by acupuncture or other medications.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add half a medium bowl of water and half a fen of fresh ginger, then decoct until reduced to half. Next, add half a he of honey and boil for another 2–3 times until fully cooked. Mix with the residue and take warm before each meal.

Aconite Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 48.,For cold hernia, abdominal pain, cold extremities, and body aches that cannot be relieved by acupuncture or other medications.

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