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Ling-Shu Powder

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Ling-Shu Powder,In summer, due to consumption of cold foods, qi stagnation and diaphragmatic obstruction may occur, or pain in the chest and abdomen may develop.

Formulas Name : Ling-Shu Powder

Chinese Name : 棱术散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Jing Sanleng (wrapped in damp paper and steamed until thoroughly cooked, then pounded separately), 2 liang of E Zhu (prepared as above), 3 liang of Wuyao (peeled), 3 liang of Licorice (roasted), and 2 liang of Chenpi (Houpo may be substituted).

Source

From *Eight Notes on Nourishing Life*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In summer, due to consumption of cold foods, qi stagnation and diaphragmatic obstruction may occur, or pain in the chest and abdomen may develop.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with salted water, at any time.

Ling-Shu Powder,From *Eight Notes on Nourishing Life*, Volume 4.,In summer, due to consumption of cold foods, qi stagnation and diaphragmatic obstruction may occur, or pain in the chest and abdomen may develop.

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