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Eight Sages Powder,For “big-head plague,” characterized by a swollen forehead and neck.

Formulas Name : Eight Sages Powder

Chinese Name : 八圣散

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 5 qian, Coptis chinensis 5 qian, Phellodendron amurense 5 qian, Pollen of Typha 5 qian, Realgar 2 qian, Snake Shedding (roasted) 2 qian, Chicken Gizzard Lining 2 qian, White Clove 2 qian.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For “big-head plague,” characterized by a swollen forehead and neck.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with a decoction of indigo root.

Eight Sages Powder,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 2.,For “big-head plague,” characterized by a swollen forehead and neck.

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