Leek Root Powder

Leek Root Powder,Used for cases following typhoid fever where yin and yang are easily disrupted, presenting with a heavy head, pain in all joints subsiding, shortness of breath and weakness, inability to get out of bed, and in severe cases, clenched fists and feet, as well as swollen and painful testicles.

Formulas Name : Leek Root Powder

Chinese Name : 薤根散

Drug Formulation

Leek roots 2 liang, Trichosanthes root 2 liang, green bamboo shavings half a liang, dried ginger half a liang (roasted and cracked).

Source

From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 50, citing *Shenghui*.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, mix thoroughly, and divide into 8 doses.

Benefits

Used for cases following typhoid fever where yin and yang are easily disrupted, presenting with a heavy head, pain in all joints subsiding, shortness of breath and weakness, inability to get out of bed, and in severe cases, clenched fists and feet, as well as swollen and painful testicles.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 1 large bowl of water; decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain out the residue, add 1 zi of ground rat feces, stir until evenly mixed, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Leek Root Powder,From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 50, citing *Shenghui*.,Used for cases following typhoid fever where yin and yang are easily disrupted, presenting with a heavy head, pain in all joints subsiding, shortness of breath and weakness, inability to get out of bed, and in severe cases, clenched fists and feet, as well as swollen and painful testicles.

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