Asafoetida Mass-Dissolving Powder,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,Masses and lumps all arise from excessive internal injury, causing the qi and blood to flow in a disorderly manner and凝聚 into masses. Initially, a small lump is felt in the abdomen, causing pain when moving or straining; over time, it gradually enlarges and takes shape. In severe cases, it pulsates internally; at this stage, the qi and blood are inevitably weakened, and appetite is reduced.
Asafoetida Mass-Dissolving Powder
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Formulas Name : Asafoetida Mass-Dissolving Powder
Chinese Name : 阿魏化痞散
Drug Formulation
Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Baizhu 1 qian, Red Poria 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian, Asafoetida 1 qian, Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace Tip (fried in butter, ground) 1 qian, Rhubarb (wine-fried) 8 qian, Buckwheat flour 1 liang (lightly roasted).
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Masses and lumps all arise from excessive internal injury, causing the qi and blood to flow in a disorderly manner and凝聚 into masses. Initially, a small lump is felt in the abdomen, causing pain when moving or straining; over time, it gradually enlarges and takes shape. In severe cases, it pulsates internally; at this stage, the qi and blood are inevitably weakened, and appetite is reduced.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with 1 zhong of good wine to form a thin solution, and take on an empty stomach. After 3 days, abdominal pain and the passage of pus and blood in the stool serve as confirmation of the formula’s efficacy.
Note
Avoid raw, cold, fishy, and meat-based foods.
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Asafoetida Mass-Dissolving Powder,Masses and lumps all arise from excessive internal injury, causing the qi and blood to flow in a disorderly manner and凝聚 into masses. Initially, a small lump is felt in the abdomen, causing pain when moving or straining; over time, it gradually enlarges and takes shape. In severe cases, it pulsates internally; at this stage, the qi and blood are inevitably weakened, and appetite is reduced.