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Like Ice Powder,Wind-pathogen and heat-toxin obstruct the muscles; the Nutritive and Defensive Qi fail to circulate, leading to accumulation and the formation of abscesses and swellings; the blood stagnates in the skin and interstices, appearing vermilion in color; wind follows the flow of Qi, wandering without a fixed location; pathogenic toxins attack and surge, causing intense heat and pain.

Formulas Name : Like Ice Powder

Chinese Name : 如冰散

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Magnolia Bark (ground separately), 3 liang of Clam Powder, 3 liang of Cold Water Stone, 1 liang of Fragrant White Angelica, and 1 qian of Borneol (ground separately).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Wind-pathogen and heat-toxin obstruct the muscles; the Nutritive and Defensive Qi fail to circulate, leading to accumulation and the formation of abscesses and swellings; the blood stagnates in the skin and interstices, appearing vermilion in color; wind follows the flow of Qi, wandering without a fixed location; pathogenic toxins attack and surge, causing intense heat and pain.

Instructions for Use

Each time, mix with freshly drawn water to achieve the appropriate consistency; apply with a chicken feather, ensuring the medicine does not dry out.

Like Ice Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 12.,Wind-pathogen and heat-toxin obstruct the muscles; the Nutritive and Defensive Qi fail to circulate, leading to accumulation and the formation of abscesses and swellings; the blood stagnates in the skin and interstices, appearing vermilion in color; wind follows the flow of Qi, wandering without a fixed location; pathogenic toxins attack and surge, causing intense heat and pain.

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