Paste for Relieving Depression, Soothing the Lungs, and Harmonizing the Vessels

Paste for Relieving Depression, Soothing the Lungs, and Harmonizing the Vessels,

Formulas Name : Paste for Relieving Depression, Soothing the Lungs, and Harmonizing the Vessels

Chinese Name : 解郁舒肺和脉膏

Drug Formulation

6 qian of raw Cyperus rotundus, 5 qian of dried silkworm, 5 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 4 qian of Perilla stem, 4 qian of white mustard seed, 4 qian of tangerine pith, 1 liang of whole Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of green tangerine peel, 5 qian of red peony root, 6 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 5 qian of sliced turmeric, 1 liang of mulberry twig, 8 qian of Penetrating Bone Herb, and 8 qian of Chicken Blood Vine ointment.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Using 3 jin of sesame oil, fry the herbs until charred, strain out the residue, and mix with cinnabar, simmering until the consistency is just right.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a poultice to the Lung Shu acupoint.

Paste for Relieving Depression, Soothing the Lungs, and Harmonizing the Vessels,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,

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