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San Sheng San,For headaches in men and women—regardless of whether they are one-sided or on both sides, acute or chronic—especially during the summer months when patients wish to wrap their heads in thick cotton.

Formulas Name : San Sheng San

Chinese Name : 三圣散

Drug Formulation

Naoyanghua (pure powder) 1 qian, Hibiscus flower (pure powder) 1 qian, large maple seeds (white flesh, oil removed) 5 fen.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For headaches in men and women—regardless of whether they are one-sided or on both sides, acute or chronic—especially during the summer months when patients wish to wrap their heads in thick cotton.

Instructions for Use

Take 6 fen per dose, mixed with scallions and wine. Bathe to induce sweating.

San Sheng San,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,For headaches in men and women—regardless of whether they are one-sided or on both sides, acute or chronic—especially during the summer months when patients wish to wrap their heads in thick cotton.

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