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Ba Sheng San,Pain from unilateral or bilateral headaches extending to the brain, often feeling as if being pulled; upon onset, the eyes cannot be opened, and dizziness prevents the patient from lifting the head.

Formulas Name : Ba Sheng San

Chinese Name : 八生散

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (remove skin and pith; if unavailable, substitute with Large Aconite Root) 1 liang, Large Sichuan Aconite Root 1 liang (remove skin and pith), White Aconite Root 5 qian, Southern Pinellia 5 qian, Gastrodia 5 qian, Sichuan Ligusticum, Pinellia, Frankincense, Whole Scorpion (detoxified, mixed with ginger juice, used whole).

Source

*Essential Formulas for Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Pain from unilateral or bilateral headaches extending to the brain, often feeling as if being pulled; upon onset, the eyes cannot be opened, and dizziness prevents the patient from lifting the head.

Instructions for Use

All ingredients are used raw; add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Ba Sheng San,*Essential Formulas for Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 3.,Pain from unilateral or bilateral headaches extending to the brain, often feeling as if being pulled; upon onset, the eyes cannot be opened, and dizziness prevents the patient from lifting the head.

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