Linhua Powder

Linhua Powder,Primordial yang qi is deficient; kidney essence cannot control water, resulting in disrupted circulation.

Formulas Name : Linhua Powder

Chinese Name : 蔺花散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Liriope flower, half a liang of Sichuan melia fruit, half a liang of sea tangerine seeds (the peel and flesh are inedible; only the seeds are usable), half a liang of lychee seeds, half a liang of aconite root (roasted and sliced), one pair of sheep kidneys,finely chopped; roast together—do not use the kidneys), half liang; agarwood, half liang; frankincense, 1 fen; patchouli, 1 fen; licorice, 1 fen; musk, 1 fen.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Primordial yang qi is deficient; kidney essence cannot control water, resulting in disrupted circulation.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, along with stir-fried ginger, salt, and fennel, and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

Linhua Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,Primordial yang qi is deficient; kidney essence cannot control water, resulting in disrupted circulation.

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