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Five-Herb Powder,For headaches and red eyes.

Formulas Name : Five-Herb Powder

Chinese Name : 五生散

Drug Formulation

Tianxiong: half liang; Aconite root (tip): half liang; Fangfeng: 1 liang; Tiannansheng: 1 liang; Chuan Xuduan (used raw): 1 liang.

Source

*Bai Yi*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For headaches and red eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of double-boiled water, 7 slices of ginger, and a small amount of wine; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; take warm after meals.

Five-Herb Powder,*Bai Yi*, Volume 9.,For headaches and red eyes.

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