Baiqian Powder

Baiqian Powder,For bone-consuming fever and lung atrophy, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and persistent phlegm-induced cough.

Formulas Name : Baiqian Powder

Chinese Name : 白前散

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Baiqian, half a liang of licorice (roasted until slightly reddish, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 1 liang of raw dried rehmannia, 3 fen of hemp seeds, half a liang of cinnamon bark, 1 liang of red poria,3 fen of Astragalus (chopped), 8 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (crushed and stir-fried until yellow and dry), 1.5 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed, roasted), and 3 fen of white mulberry root bark (chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 31.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For bone-consuming fever and lung atrophy, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and persistent phlegm-induced cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Boil in 1 medium bowl of water with half a fen of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes until reduced to 6 fen. Strain and drink while warm; take at any time.

Note

Avoid roasted foods and greasy foods.

Baiqian Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 31.,For bone-consuming fever and lung atrophy, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and persistent phlegm-induced cough.

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