Gaoban-Xixin Powder

Gaoban-Xixin Powder,In women, following childbirth, blood deficiency allows wind-pathogens to invade the skin; scratching the affected area with the hands causes hidden rashes to appear.

Formulas Name : Gaoban-Xixin Powder

Chinese Name : 藁本细辛散

Drug Formulation

Gaoban, Xixin, Chuanxiong, Mudanpi, Ren Shen, Baizhu, Danggui, Bai Zhi, Bai Fuling, Gan Cao, and Bai Shaoyao—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Jifeng*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

In women, following childbirth, blood deficiency allows wind-pathogens to invade the skin; scratching the affected area with the hands causes hidden rashes to appear.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine; rice water may also be used.

Gaoban-Xixin Powder,From *Jifeng*, Volume 15.,In women, following childbirth, blood deficiency allows wind-pathogens to invade the skin; scratching the affected area with the hands causes hidden rashes to appear.

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