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Cooling Relief Powder,For “Large-Head” Shanghan, where all three Yang channels are affected by pathogenic factors, manifesting in the head, face, ears, eyes, and nose. Swelling and pain in the head, eyes, ears, and nose.

Formulas Name : Cooling Relief Powder

Chinese Name : 清凉救苦散

Drug Formulation

Hibiscus leaf, frosted mulberry leaf, white clematis, bletilla, rhubarb, Coptis, Phellodendron, purple plantain, angelica root, realgar, sodium silicate, and adzuki beans—all in equal parts.

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Survival from Cold Damage*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For “Large-Head” Shanghan, where all three Yang channels are affected by pathogenic factors, manifesting in the head, face, ears, eyes, and nose. Swelling and pain in the head, eyes, ears, and nose.

Instructions for Use

Apply a paste mixed with honey and water to the swollen and painful areas, and wipe it off frequently.

Cooling Relief Powder,From *The Complete Collection on Survival from Cold Damage*, Volume 4.,For “Large-Head” Shanghan, where all three Yang channels are affected by pathogenic factors, manifesting in the head, face, ears, eyes, and nose. Swelling and pain in the head, eyes, ears, and nose.

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