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Frankincense and Sulfur Powder,For unceasing hiccups caused by yin cold.

Formulas Name : Frankincense and Sulfur Powder

Chinese Name : 乳香硫黄散

Drug Formulation

Frankincense 2 qian, sulfur 2 qian, mugwort 2 qian.

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Survival from Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For unceasing hiccups caused by yin cold.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 zhong of fine wine; bring to a boil several times, then have the patient inhale the steam while it is still hot. For external use, rubbing the chest with pounded fresh ginger is most effective.

Frankincense and Sulfur Powder，From *The Complete Collection on Survival from Cold Damage*, Volume 3.，For unceasing hiccups caused by yin cold.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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