Luoshi Powder

Luoshi Powder,Swelling and pain in the throat; heat-toxin affecting the chest and heart; and all types of wind-heat conditions.

Formulas Name : Luoshi Powder

Chinese Name : 络石散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Luo Shi, 2 liang of Akebia, 1 liang each of Sichuan Cimicifuga and Belamcanda, 1 liang of rhino horn shavings, 1 liang of Scrophularia, 0.5 liang of Gardenia seeds, 1.5 liang of Platycodon (with the root tip removed), 1 liang of Red Peony, and 2 liang of horse-tooth powder.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 35.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Swelling and pain in the throat; heat-toxin affecting the chest and heart; and all types of wind-heat conditions.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1 fen of green bamboo shavings to 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Luoshi Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 35.,Swelling and pain in the throat; heat-toxin affecting the chest and heart; and all types of wind-heat conditions.

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