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Dubu Powder,Pain in the heart and spleen caused by qi stagnation; stagnation in the epigastric region; a single point of pain in the soft area of the chest—arising from qi and cold—which may persist for life.

Formulas Name : Dubu Powder

Chinese Name : 独步散

Drug Formulation

Cyperus Rhizome (soaked in vinegar, lightly roasted, and ground into powder); Alpinia officinarum (washed with wine seven times, lightly roasted, and ground into powder).

Source

From *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 14, citing *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond the Canon*.

Processing

Store each ingredient separately.

Benefits

Pain in the heart and spleen caused by qi stagnation; stagnation in the epigastric region; a single point of pain in the soft area of the chest—arising from qi and cold—which may persist for life.

Instructions for Use

To use, mix the ingredients thoroughly; take with hot rice broth mixed with 1 spoonful of ginger juice and a pinch of salt.

Dubu Powder,From *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 14, citing *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond the Canon*.,Pain in the heart and spleen caused by qi stagnation; stagnation in the epigastric region; a single point of pain in the soft area of the chest—arising from qi and cold—which may persist for life.

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