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Mugwort Leaf Poultice Formula

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Mugwort Leaf Poultice Formula,For sudden illness, rigor mortis, severe pain in the chest, abdomen, or body without knowing the exact location of the pain; upon touching or pressing the area, the location of the pain becomes apparent; shortness of breath and inability to speak.

Formulas Name : Mugwort Leaf Poultice Formula

Chinese Name : 艾叶敷方

Drug Formulation

Mugwort leaves (crushed).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 56); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 100).

Benefits

For sudden illness, rigor mortis, severe pain in the chest, abdomen, or body without knowing the exact location of the pain; upon touching or pressing the area, the location of the pain becomes apparent; shortness of breath and inability to speak.

Instructions for Use

Apply the poultice to the painful area in a layer 2 cun thick. Place a hot iron filled with embers on top of the mugwort and apply heat until the heat penetrates thoroughly; if it cools, reapply heat.

Mugwort Leaf Poultice Formula,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 56); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 100).,For sudden illness, rigor mortis, severe pain in the chest, abdomen, or body without knowing the exact location of the pain; upon touching or pressing the area, the location of the pain becomes apparent; shortness of breath and inability to speak.

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