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.
Kushen Powder
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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.
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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.