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.
Leek Root Powder
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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.
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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.