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Depression-Relieving Powder,For restlessness in the chest due to typhoid fever, accompanied by diarrhea and ulceration of the anus; or for restlessness caused by ascaris in patients with febrile illnesses.

Formulas Name : Depression-Relieving Powder

Chinese Name : 懊憹散

Drug Formulation

10 fen of Phragmites rhizome, 2 fen of dried lacquer, 2 fen of Polygonum aviculare.

Source

Quoted from *Fan Wang’s Formulas* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For restlessness in the chest due to typhoid fever, accompanied by diarrhea and ulceration of the anus; or for restlessness caused by ascaris in patients with febrile illnesses.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi per dose, taken with congee before meals, twice daily.

Depression-Relieving Powder,Quoted from *Fan Wang’s Formulas* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.,For restlessness in the chest due to typhoid fever, accompanied by diarrhea and ulceration of the anus; or for restlessness caused by ascaris in patients with febrile illnesses.

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