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Chuanwutou Powder,For inguinal hernia with abdominal and lower back pain, cold extremities, and body aches—cases that cannot be treated by acupuncture, moxibustion, or other medications.

Formulas Name : Chuanwutou Powder

Chinese Name : 川乌头散

Drug Formulation

10 pieces of Sichuan Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 2 liang of Cinnamon Twig.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 248.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For inguinal hernia with abdominal and lower back pain, cold extremities, and body aches—cases that cannot be treated by acupuncture, moxibustion, or other medications.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and half a fen of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; add half a he of honey; boil for another 3 times until hot; mix with the residue and take warm before meals.

Chuanwutou Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 248.,For inguinal hernia with abdominal and lower back pain, cold extremities, and body aches—cases that cannot be treated by acupuncture, moxibustion, or other medications.

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