Five-Spice Forsythia Powder,*Collected Proven Formulas of the Zhu Family*, Volume 12.,For wind-induced sores.
Five-Spice Forsythia Powder
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Formulas Name : Five-Spice Forsythia Powder
Chinese Name : 五香连翘散
Drug Formulation
Chicken-beak forsythia, cloves, agarwood, patchouli, southern styrax, mulberry mistletoe, licorice, and belamcanda—1 liang each; a small amount of musk.
Source
*Collected Proven Formulas of the Zhu Family*, Volume 12.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For wind-induced sores.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in plain water and take after meals. Additionally, crush the roots of cowtail fern and Xiepo root (also known as red kudzu root) into a paste, mix with 3 bowls of wine, and drink the mixture while it is still cloudy. Use this mixture to wash the ulcerated area; continue washing with it even after the ulcer has ruptured, until the area is completely clean.
Note
Avoid tofu, wheat flour, white lamb, white chicken, white pork, and all white foods.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Five-Spice Forsythia Powder,For wind-induced sores.