Chuanxiong-Shu San

Chuanxiong-Shu San,For cases of cold damage on the 4th or 5th day, where the exterior and interior stages have not yet been distinguished.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Shu San

Chinese Name : 芎术散

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong, licorice (lightly roasted), Shengma, Xiangfuzi, Bai Zhi, Qianghuo, Cang Zhu, Ren Shen, Dang Gui, and Bai Shao Yao—each in equal parts.

Source

From *The Universal Formulas for Relief* (Vol. 130), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage on the 4th or 5th day, where the exterior and interior stages have not yet been distinguished.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 daqian per dose. Simmer in 1 zhan of water with 4 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 7 fen. Strain, and while still slightly warm, take 3 liang in one go. The treatment is effective when the fever gradually subsides, the pulse becomes slow, and the head feels lighter.

Chuanxiong-Shu San,From *The Universal Formulas for Relief* (Vol. 130), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.,For cases of cold damage on the 4th or 5th day, where the exterior and interior stages have not yet been distinguished.

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