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Sha-Xiong Powder,For epigastric pain where the condition has become deeply rooted due to prior use of aromatic, drying, and heating medications.

Formulas Name : Sha-Xiong Powder

Chinese Name : 莎芎散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cyperus rotundus, 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of Coptis, 5 qian of Gardenia, 3 qian of Aquilaria, 3 qian of dried ginger, 2 qian of areca nut, 2 qian of wine-processed Scutellaria, and 2 qian of sodium silicate.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For epigastric pain where the condition has become deeply rooted due to prior use of aromatic, drying, and heating medications.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with ginger juice and boiling clear water; sip it when pain occurs.

Sha-Xiong Powder，From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，For epigastric pain where the condition has become deeply rooted due to prior use of aromatic, drying, and heating medications.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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