Er Sheng Powder，*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 39.，For dry cholera characterized by absence of vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by dizziness, restlessness, shortness of breath, obstruction in both upper and lower parts of the body, and spontaneous cold sweats.
Er Sheng Powder
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Formulas Name : Er Sheng Powder
Chinese Name : 二胜散
Drug Formulation
Haritaki bark 2 liang, dried ginger (in chunks) 2 liang.
Source
*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 39.
Benefits
For dry cholera characterized by absence of vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by dizziness, restlessness, shortness of breath, obstruction in both upper and lower parts of the body, and spontaneous cold sweats.
Instructions for Use
Do not crush the herbs. Combine them with 2 sheng of water in a cauldron and decoct until the water is completely evaporated. Remove the mixture, cut it into fine pieces, dry it thoroughly, then pound and sift it into a powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with water made from aged rice.
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Er Sheng Powder,For dry cholera characterized by absence of vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by dizziness, restlessness, shortness of breath, obstruction in both upper and lower parts of the body, and spontaneous cold sweats.