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Light Muscle Powder,Swelling and pain in scrofula.

Formulas Name : Light Muscle Powder

Chinese Name : 轻肌散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of arrowhead, 3 fen of Polygonum multiflorum, 3 fen of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of Duxing (peeled), half a liang of Rehmannia glutinosa, and 3 fen of shrimp paste.

Source

From *Wei Ji Bao Shu*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Swelling and pain in scrofula.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 7 mint leaves; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; mix with warm wine and take.

Light Muscle Powder,From *Wei Ji Bao Shu*, Volume 2.,Swelling and pain in scrofula.

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