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Huagai Powder,For common cold with dampness invasion, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, aversion to cold with high fever, pain in the limbs, cough with loss of voice, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva.

Formulas Name : Huagai Powder

Chinese Name : 华盖散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Atractylodes lancea, 1 liang of Platycodon grandiflorus, 1 liang of Magnolia officinalis, 5 qian of apricot kernels, 5 qian of dried tangerine peel, 5 qian of black plum, 2 qian of ephedra, and 1 liang of licorice.

Source

From *Medical Questions and Answers*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 149.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For common cold with dampness invasion, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, aversion to cold with high fever, pain in the limbs, cough with loss of voice, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Huagai Powder,From *Medical Questions and Answers*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 149.,For common cold with dampness invasion, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, aversion to cold with high fever, pain in the limbs, cough with loss of voice, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva.

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