Dissolving Stagnation Powder,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.,For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by stagnant qi and blood stasis, presenting as hard lumps in the early stages; or for phlegm-induced nodules.
Dissolving Stagnation Powder
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Formulas Name : Dissolving Stagnation Powder
Chinese Name : 解凝散
Drug Formulation
Polygala root 3 qian, genuine chrysanthemum leaves 3 qian, Schizonepeta 5 fen, whole Angelica sinensis 5 fen, Salvia miltiorrhiza 5 fen.
Source
From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind each of the above herbs into a fine, clean powder and mix thoroughly.
Benefits
For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by stagnant qi and blood stasis, presenting as hard lumps in the early stages; or for phlegm-induced nodules.
Instructions for Use
Mix with honey wine or scallion juice and apply topically; to treat phlegm-induced nodules, take 1 qian of the herbal powder, add 2 fen of genuine Sichuan fritillary bulb and 4 li of sodium silicate, and apply externally.
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Dissolving Stagnation Powder,For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by stagnant qi and blood stasis, presenting as hard lumps in the early stages; or for phlegm-induced nodules.