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Pain-Relieving Five-Spice Powder,Qi stagnation and blood stasis; cold-dampness retention; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; various types of liver and stomach qi pain.

Formulas Name : Pain-Relieving Five-Spice Powder

Chinese Name : 定痛五香散

Drug Formulation

2 liang Guangmu Xiang, 2 liang Guang Yujin, 2 liang Yanhusu, 2 liang processed Xiangfu, 2 liang Shui Honghua seeds, 1 liang Zhuya Zao (roasted until black).

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Qi stagnation and blood stasis; cold-dampness retention; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; various types of liver and stomach qi pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian 5 fen to 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm wine or boiled water.

Pain-Relieving Five-Spice Powder,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).,Qi stagnation and blood stasis; cold-dampness retention; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; various types of liver and stomach qi pain.

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