Pu Huang and Carp Powder

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Pu Huang and Carp Powder,For injuries from falls or collisions involving carriages or horses, including fractures; and for confusion and dizziness caused by stagnant blood surging to the heart.

Formulas Name : Pu Huang and Carp Powder

Chinese Name : 蒲黄鲤鱼散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Polygonum cuspidatum pollen, 5 liang of carp scales (roasted to ash), 1 liang of Arabis seeds (powdered), and 5 he of fresh Rehmannia glutinosa juice.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 311.

Processing

First, place the Puhuang and Yuntai seeds in a sand pot; then, over low heat, slowly drip the Rehmannia juice into the mixture while stirring, stir-frying until the juice is completely absorbed and the mixture is dry. Grind this mixture together with the ash from the carp scales into a fine powder.

Benefits

For injuries from falls or collisions involving carriages or horses, including fractures; and for confusion and dizziness caused by stagnant blood surging to the heart.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with a child’s warm urine, regardless of the time of day.

Pu Huang and Carp Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 311.，For injuries from falls or collisions involving carriages or horses, including fractures; and for confusion and dizziness caused by stagnant blood surging to the heart.

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