Four Pillars Powder

Four Pillars Powder,For conditions such as stagnant qi obstruction, small intestine qi disorders, kidney qi disorders, bladder swelling, and hernias.

Formulas Name : Four Pillars Powder

Chinese Name : 四柱散

Drug Formulation

Tiantai Wuyao (soaked in good wine for two nights), Gaoliangjiang (roasted), Qingpi (pulp removed, roasted), and imported anise (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For conditions such as stagnant qi obstruction, small intestine qi disorders, kidney qi disorders, bladder swelling, and hernias.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with stir-fried ginger and a child’s urine; alternatively, stir-fried ginger mixed with wine is also acceptable. For women with severe blood and qi deficiency, mix with a decoction of Angelica sinensis and wine; take at any time.

Four Pillars Powder,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,For conditions such as stagnant qi obstruction, small intestine qi disorders, kidney qi disorders, bladder swelling, and hernias.

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