Qianghuo Powder

Qianghuo Powder,Wind-induced disorders affecting the head and face, aversion to wind with profuse sweating, headache, and fever.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Powder

Chinese Name : 羌活散

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo (without the root tip) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Vitex fruit (without the skin) 1 liang, Chrysanthemum flower 1 liang, Gypsum 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Xianhu (without the root tip) 1 liang, Fangfeng (without the forks) 1 liang, Lycium bark 1 liang, Ligusticum root 1 liang, Trifoliate orange peel (without the pith, fried with bran) 1 liang,Schizonepeta spikelets 1 liang, Platycodon root (roasted) 1 liang, Poria cocos (black skin removed) 1 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 1 liang (one version includes 3 fen of licorice).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 17.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Wind-induced disorders affecting the head and face, aversion to wind with profuse sweating, headache, and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 5 mint leaves; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Qianghuo Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 17.,Wind-induced disorders affecting the head and face, aversion to wind with profuse sweating, headache, and fever.

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