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One-Character Powder,For all types of contusions, bruises, injuries, tendon injuries, and fractures.

Formulas Name : One-Character Powder

Chinese Name : 一字散

Drug Formulation

Wulingzhi (ground separately) 4 liang, Sichuan Aconite (peel and navel removed, used raw) 4 liang, Myrrh (ground separately) 4 liang, Wild Aconite (peel and navel removed, used raw) 4 liang, Earthworm half a liang, Frankincense half a liang (ground separately), Musk half a qian (ground separately), Cinnabar 3 fen (ground separately), White Frankincense 1 liang (the quantities of the last four ingredients may be adjusted slightly).

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 13.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of contusions, bruises, injuries, tendon injuries, and fractures.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 character per dose, mixed with warm wine; alternatively, form into pills the size of a paulownia seed and take them gradually, starting with a small dose and increasing as needed. For injuries above the waist, take after meals; for injuries below the waist, take before meals. A tingling sensation indicates the formula is taking effect; if no tingling is felt, increase the dose; if the tingling is severe, reduce the dose.

One-Character Powder,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 13.,For all types of contusions, bruises, injuries, tendon injuries, and fractures.

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