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Blood-Activating Safflower Powder

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Blood-Activating Safflower Powder,For cases of excessive heat in the heart and blood, with a blood opacity covering the cornea and causing pain.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating Safflower Powder

Chinese Name : 破血红花散

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui Shao, Chuan Xiong, Chi Shao Yao, Zhi Ke, Su Ye, Lian Qiao, Huang Lian, Huang Qi, Zhi Zi, Da Huang, Su Mu, Hong Hua, Bai Zhi, Bo He, and Sheng Ma—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cases of excessive heat in the heart and blood, with a blood opacity covering the cornea and causing pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, add 3 zhan of wine, and take while warm.

Blood-Activating Safflower Powder,From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 1.,For cases of excessive heat in the heart and blood, with a blood opacity covering the cornea and causing pain.

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