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Forsythia and Tuoli Powder

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Forsythia and Tuoli Powder,For robust individuals under forty years of age suffering from sores, with obstruction of urination and defecation, swelling and gas that has previously overflowed, and unbearable pain.

Formulas Name : Forsythia and Tuoli Powder

Chinese Name : 连翘托里散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Forsythia, 3 liang of Sichuan rhubarb, 1 liang of oyster shell (roasted), half a liang of licorice (roasted), half a liang of gardenia, half a liang of Angelica pubescens, half a liang of astragalus, and half a liang of honeysuckle (sorted and cleaned).

Source

From *Yanxia Shengxiao Fang*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 191.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For robust individuals under forty years of age suffering from sores, with obstruction of urination and defecation, swelling and gas that has previously overflowed, and unbearable pain.

Instructions for Use

Take half a liang per dose; boil with 1 large zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while cool. Continue until bowel movements resume.

Forsythia and Tuoli Powder,From *Yanxia Shengxiao Fang*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 191.,For robust individuals under forty years of age suffering from sores, with obstruction of urination and defecation, swelling and gas that has previously overflowed, and unbearable pain.

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