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One Sip Powder,For sudden stroke, unconsciousness, phlegm and qi obstructing the upper body, and gurgling sounds in the throat; for throat obstruction (hōu bì) constricting the throat; and for all cases of wind-phlegm obstruction where the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

Formulas Name : One Sip Powder

Chinese Name : 一呷散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Tiannanxing (large), half a liang of white silkworm pupae, 7 whole scorpions (de-poisoned).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For sudden stroke, unconsciousness, phlegm and qi obstructing the upper body, and gurgling sounds in the throat; for throat obstruction (hōu bì) constricting the throat; and for all cases of wind-phlegm obstruction where the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, take 1 qian of the powder and mix it with about half a lamp bowl of fresh ginger juice; administer orally.

One Sip Powder，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.，For sudden stroke, unconsciousness, phlegm and qi obstructing the upper body, and gurgling sounds in the throat; for throat obstruction (hōu bì) constricting the throat; and for all cases of wind-phlegm obstruction where the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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