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Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder

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Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder,For epidemic plague, cholera, widespread infectious diseases, traveler’s diarrhea, summer heat illness, sudden abdominal distress, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain with cramping, dizziness and vertigo, and sudden fainting.

Formulas Name : Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder

Chinese Name : 麝香救疫散

Drug Formulation

2 fen of musk, 2 fen of borneol, 2 fen of ox bile, 2 qian of cinnabar, 1 qian 5 fen of soapwort, 1 qian 5 fen of patchouli, 1 qian of pinellia, 1 qian of peppermint, 1 qian of Guangpi, 1 qian of guanzhong, 1 qian of fangfeng, 1 qian of dried alum, 1 qian of white angelica, 1 qian of licorice, and 5 fen of Atractylodes.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Shenyang Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For epidemic plague, cholera, widespread infectious diseases, traveler’s diarrhea, summer heat illness, sudden abdominal distress, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain with cramping, dizziness and vertigo, and sudden fainting.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 1 qian per dose. Children: reduce the dose appropriately.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods.

Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Shenyang Formula).,For epidemic plague, cholera, widespread infectious diseases, traveler’s diarrhea, summer heat illness, sudden abdominal distress, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain with cramping, dizziness and vertigo, and sudden fainting.

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