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Dragon’s Blood Powder

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Dragon’s Blood Powder,For children with tonsillitis that is about to become suppurative—where the abscess is on the verge of rupturing but has not yet done so, obstructing the flow of qi—

Formulas Name : Dragon’s Blood Powder

Chinese Name : 血竭散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of dragon’s blood, 5 fen of bear bile, 2 li of musk.

Source

From *Zongfu of Laryngology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with tonsillitis that is about to become suppurative—where the abscess is on the verge of rupturing but has not yet done so, obstructing the flow of qi—

Instructions for Use

Take with licorice decoction.

Dragon’s Blood Powder,From *Zongfu of Laryngology*, Volume 4.,For children with tonsillitis that is about to become suppurative—where the abscess is on the verge of rupturing but has not yet done so, obstructing the flow of qi—

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