Gualou Powder

Gualou Powder,For smallpox where extreme heat gives rise to wind, causing convulsions.

Formulas Name : Gualou Powder

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of white silkworm pupae.

Source

*The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.

Processing

Stir-fry together over low heat until dark yellow, then grind into a powder.

Benefits

For smallpox where extreme heat gives rise to wind, causing convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 fen per dose, taken with peppermint tea.

Gualou Powder,*The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.,For smallpox where extreme heat gives rise to wind, causing convulsions.

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