Seven-Star Powder，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.，Deficiency of lung qi with cold, resulting in persistent cough that gradually develops into a consumptive condition.
Seven-Star Powder
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Formulas Name : Seven-Star Powder
Chinese Name : 七星散
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of refined Zhongru Powder (ground separately), half a liang of Tussilago flower, half a liang of Buddha’s Ear Herb, half a liang of Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed), 3 qian of white alum (sifted), and 3 qian of licorice (roasted).
Source
From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Deficiency of lung qi with cold, resulting in persistent cough that gradually develops into a consumptive condition.
Instructions for Use
Take half a qian per dose, divided into 7 portions. After meals, use a reed straw to inhale each portion one by one, followed by a small amount of warm plain water.
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Seven-Star Powder,Deficiency of lung qi with cold, resulting in persistent cough that gradually develops into a consumptive condition.