Ku Cha Powder

Ku Cha Powder,Neither caused by cold nor by stroke, but by phlegm and stagnant qi rising from the chest and diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, excruciating headache.

Formulas Name : Ku Cha Powder

Chinese Name : 苦茶散

Drug Formulation

Ming.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 18); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 44), quoting *Zhinanfang*.

Benefits

Neither caused by cold nor by stroke, but by phlegm and stagnant qi rising from the chest and diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, excruciating headache.

Instructions for Use

Boil tea to make about 2–3 sheng of tea; drink 2 sheng while it is at a comfortable temperature. Vomiting will occur shortly thereafter; after vomiting, drink again. Repeat this several times; in severe cases, vomiting of bile is required for relief. This treatment causes no harm, and once thirst subsides, the condition is cured.

Ku Cha Powder,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 18); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 44), quoting *Zhinanfang*.,Neither caused by cold nor by stroke, but by phlegm and stagnant qi rising from the chest and diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, excruciating headache.

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