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Horsefly Powder,For trauma and contusions with internal stagnation of blood.

Formulas Name : Horsefly Powder

Chinese Name : 虻虫散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Moutan bark, 20 horsefly larvae (sun-dried, wings removed, and roasted).

Source

From *Collected Essays on Surgery*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For trauma and contusions with internal stagnation of blood.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 fen per dose, washed down with wine. The blood will be transformed into fluid. If there is stagnant blood lodged in the joints, grind all ingredients into a powder in equal proportions.

Note

Contraindicated for fractures during pregnancy.

Horsefly Powder，From *Collected Essays on Surgery*, Volume 8.，For trauma and contusions with internal stagnation of blood.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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