San’an Powder

San’an Powder,Acute exhaustion. Heat and restlessness in the joints, hands, and feet; body aches and pains; inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : San’an Powder

Chinese Name : 三安散

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum (stems removed) 2 liang, Gentiana (stems and soil removed) 2 liang, Licorice 5 qian.

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 87.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Acute exhaustion. Heat and restlessness in the joints, hands, and feet; body aches and pains; inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with boiled water, at any time.

San’an Powder,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 87.,Acute exhaustion. Heat and restlessness in the joints, hands, and feet; body aches and pains; inability to eat or drink.

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