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Bitter-Relieving Powder,For those bitten by a venomous snake, even if they have already fallen into a state of unconsciousness or extreme weakness.

Formulas Name : Bitter-Relieving Powder

Chinese Name : 去苦散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Wulingzhi, half a liang of realgar.

Source

Formula from *Ben Cao Yan Yi*, Volume 17; name cited in *Dong Tian Ao Zhi*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For those bitten by a venomous snake, even if they have already fallen into a state of unconsciousness or extreme weakness.

Instructions for Use

Mix 2 qian of the medicine with wine and administer it orally; apply the residue to the bite site. After a considerable time, administer another 2 qian orally.

Bitter-Relieving Powder，Formula from *Ben Cao Yan Yi*, Volume 17; name cited in *Dong Tian Ao Zhi*, Volume 16.，For those bitten by a venomous snake, even if they have already fallen into a state of unconsciousness or extreme weakness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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