Seven-Star Powder

Seven-Star Powder,Deficiency of lung qi with cold, resulting in persistent cough that gradually develops into a consumptive condition.

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.

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.

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