Qi-Regulating Four-Reversal Powder，From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，When the pathogenic factors of Shanghan transmit to the Shaoyin channel, fire is restrained by water, causing yang qi to become internally stagnant and unable to manifest externally. Water qi surges upward and drains downward, leading to cold extremities, dry cough, palpitations, loose stools, scanty urination, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen, a white tongue coating with a crimson base, and a pulse that is deep, string-like, and slippery on the left, and string-like and taut on the right.
Qi-Regulating Four-Reversal Powder
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Formulas Name : Qi-Regulating Four-Reversal Powder
Chinese Name : 顺气四逆散
Drug Formulation
8 fen of Sichuan Bupleurum, 1 qian of stir-fried Zhi Shi, 1 qian of raw White Peony Root, 8 fen of lightly roasted Licorice, 5 fen of Dried Ginger (mix and pound the first five ingredients to 3 fen), 5 fen of Cinnamon Twig Tips, 4 qian of Zhejiang Poria, 5 pieces of Dried Leek White (washed with rice wine, then pounded), and 5 fen of Lightly Processed Aconite Root.
Source
From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.
Benefits
When the pathogenic factors of Shanghan transmit to the Shaoyin channel, fire is restrained by water, causing yang qi to become internally stagnant and unable to manifest externally. Water qi surges upward and drains downward, leading to cold extremities, dry cough, palpitations, loose stools, scanty urination, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen, a white tongue coating with a crimson base, and a pulse that is deep, string-like, and slippery on the left, and string-like and taut on the right.
Instructions for Use
Decoct 2 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; strain and take while warm.
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Qi-Regulating Four-Reversal Powder,When the pathogenic factors of Shanghan transmit to the Shaoyin channel, fire is restrained by water, causing yang qi to become internally stagnant and unable to manifest externally. Water qi surges upward and drains downward, leading to cold extremities, dry cough, palpitations, loose stools, scanty urination, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen, a white tongue coating with a crimson base, and a pulse that is deep, string-like, and slippery on the left, and string-like and taut on the right.