Ai Qu Powder

Ai Qu Powder,Deficient edema or edema following dysentery or childbirth.

Formulas Name : Ai Qu Powder

Chinese Name : 艾曲散

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of raw Ai Qu, 1 liang of dried ginger, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper seeds, 1 liang of Aconite, and 1 liang of cinnamon.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Deficient edema or edema following dysentery or childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine.

Note

Avoid pork, raw scallions, and raw vegetables.

Ai Qu Powder,*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.,Deficient edema or edema following dysentery or childbirth.

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