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Gubai Powder,Postpartum exposure to wind, resulting in tightness and stiffness of the tendons and meridians; may present with convulsions, loss of consciousness, fever with chills, headache, and body aches; or chronic nasal discharge.

Formulas Name : Gubai Powder

Chinese Name : 古拜散

Drug Formulation

Schizonepeta spikelets.

Source

*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Postpartum exposure to wind, resulting in tightness and stiffness of the tendons and meridians; may present with convulsions, loss of consciousness, fever with chills, headache, and body aches; or chronic nasal discharge.

Instructions for Use

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with ginger decoction.

Gubai Powder，*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 5.，Postpartum exposure to wind, resulting in tightness and stiffness of the tendons and meridians; may present with convulsions, loss of consciousness, fever with chills, headache, and body aches; or chronic nasal discharge.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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