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Eight-Li Formula,For traumatic injuries causing excruciating pain.

Formulas Name : Eight-Li Formula

Chinese Name : 八厘宝

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 2 qian, Cao Wu 2 qian, Banxia 2 qian, Ma Huang 1 qian, Chansu 5 fen, Nanxing 4 qian.

Source

*Supplementary Essentials of Traumatology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Soak in wine, sun-dry, and grind into a powder; then mix with the juice of taro leaves to moisten it, sun-dry again, and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For traumatic injuries causing excruciating pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 8 li per dose, mixed with wine.

Note

Avoid exposure to wind.

Eight-Li Formula，*Supplementary Essentials of Traumatology*, Volume 4.，For traumatic injuries causing excruciating pain.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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