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Du Ruo Powder,For headaches and dizziness, phlegm congestion in the chest and heart, inability to eat or drink, and weakness in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Du Ruo Powder

Chinese Name : 杜若散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Du Ruo, 1 liang of Fangfeng (with the root tip removed), 1 liang of Red Poria, 1 liang of Cornus officinalis, 3 fen of Vitex fruit, 3 fen of Agastache, 3 fen of Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 3 fen of Feilian,Gypsum 1 liang, Gaoben half a liang, Licorice half a liang (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), and Chuanxiong half a liang.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For headaches and dizziness, phlegm congestion in the chest and heart, inability to eat or drink, and weakness in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add half a piece of fresh ginger to one medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.

Du Ruo Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 22.,For headaches and dizziness, phlegm congestion in the chest and heart, inability to eat or drink, and weakness in the limbs.

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