Great Insect Essence Five-Flavor Powder

Great Insect Essence Five-Flavor Powder,For gonorrhea with a hot constitution, scanty and painful urination, and a sour, splashing sensation during urination.

Formulas Name : Great Insect Essence Five-Flavor Powder

Chinese Name : 大虫魄五味散

Drug Formulation

Dachongpo (i.e., amber) 6 liang, Shiwei 3 liang (hairs removed), Ephedra spikelets 4 liang, Winter mallow seeds 1 sheng, Poria 6 liang.

Source

Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder. Boil mulberry bark to make a decoction.

Benefits

For gonorrhea with a hot constitution, scanty and painful urination, and a sour, splashing sensation during urination.

Instructions for Use

Initial dose: 1 fangcun bi, twice daily. Gradually increase to 3 bi.

Note

Avoid vinegar-based foods.

Great Insect Essence Five-Flavor Powder,Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.,For gonorrhea with a hot constitution, scanty and painful urination, and a sour, splashing sensation during urination.

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