Immortal Formula: Wan’an Powder

Immortal Formula: Wan’an Powder,For men and women, regardless of age, this formula treats all deep-seated masses and accumulations; qi-induced, water-induced, and food-induced toxins; small intestine and bladder “ben-tun” syndrome; hernias and testicular torsion; kidney disorders; and beriberi;the “Ten Diaphragmatic Disorders” and “Five Types of Dysphagia,” gastric inversion with regurgitation of food, spleen pain and shortness of breath, phlegm-retention cough, and lung distension; those with hematemesis, hemoptysis, or hematuria; various types of sores and tinea, intestinal wind with bloody diarrhea; in women, red or white leukorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles (whether early or late), metrorrhagia, and masses.

Formulas Name : Immortal Formula: Wan’an Powder

Chinese Name : 仙方万安散

Drug Formulation

Black Phalaris 3 liang (half raw, half cooked; the cooked variety should be yellow, not scorched), Leiwan 3 pieces (raw), Rhubarb 2 liang (raw), Guanzhong 3 liang, Areca Nut 3 liang (raw).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 194.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For men and women, regardless of age, this formula treats all deep-seated masses and accumulations; qi-induced, water-induced, and food-induced toxins; small intestine and bladder “ben-tun” syndrome; hernias and testicular torsion; kidney disorders; and beriberi;the “Ten Diaphragmatic Disorders” and “Five Types of Dysphagia,” gastric inversion with regurgitation of food, spleen pain and shortness of breath, phlegm-retention cough, and lung distension; those with hematemesis, hemoptysis, or hematuria; various types of sores and tinea, intestinal wind with bloody diarrhea; in women, red or white leukorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles (whether early or late), metrorrhagia, and masses.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, or 5 qian for severe cases. Soak in boiling water until the next morning, then take. After taking the medicine, chew 3 slices of ginger thoroughly to help the medicine pass through the system; it will be expelled within one shikou. This formula may be taken at any time of the day when symptoms arise. For children aged 10, divide the dose into two servings. Adjust the dosage as needed for the elderly, children, or those in a weakened condition.

Note

Avoid fishy foods for 3–5 days.

Immortal Formula: Wan’an Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 194.,For men and women, regardless of age, this formula treats all deep-seated masses and accumulations; qi-induced, water-induced, and food-induced toxins; small intestine and bladder “ben-tun” syndrome; hernias and testicular torsion; kidney disorders; and beriberi;the “Ten Diaphragmatic Disorders” and “Five Types of Dysphagia,” gastric inversion with regurgitation of food, spleen pain and shortness of breath, phlegm-retention cough, and lung distension; those with hematemesis, hemoptysis, or hematuria; various types of sores and tinea, intestinal wind with bloody diarrhea; in women, red or white leukorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles (whether early or late), metrorrhagia, and masses.

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