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Formula for Dispelling Wind and Activating the Meridians via Compress

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Formula for Dispelling Wind and Activating the Meridians via Compress,Facial paralysis.

Formulas Name : Formula for Dispelling Wind and Activating the Meridians via Compress

Chinese Name : 祛风活络熨方

Drug Formulation

3 qian Fangfeng, 3 qian Bai Zhi, 3 qian Chuan Shan Jia (roasted), 3 qian Zao Jiao, 1 qian Bo He.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Facial paralysis.

Instructions for Use

Mix with alcohol and water until well blended, place in a silk pouch, steam until cooked, and then apply as a compress.

Formula for Dispelling Wind and Activating the Meridians via Compress,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Facial paralysis.

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