Kushen Powder

Kushen Powder,Gān (hidden parasites) erode the lower part of the body, affecting all five viscera; symptoms include dysentery with pus and blood, restlessness throughout the body, widespread pain, a pale complexion, and edema of the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Kushen Powder

Chinese Name : 苦参散

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Kushen, half liang of alum (roasted until all liquid has evaporated), half liang of blue thistle seeds, and 1 fen of Lepidium.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 78.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Gān (hidden parasites) erode the lower part of the body, affecting all five viscera; symptoms include dysentery with pus and blood, restlessness throughout the body, widespread pain, a pale complexion, and edema of the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Administer 2 qian per dose; for infants, use only 1 qian. Place the mixture in a bamboo tube and blow it into the lower orifices.

Kushen Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 78.,Gān (hidden parasites) erode the lower part of the body, affecting all five viscera; symptoms include dysentery with pus and blood, restlessness throughout the body, widespread pain, a pale complexion, and edema of the hands and feet.

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