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Shangqing Powder,For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

Formulas Name : Shangqing Powder

Chinese Name : 上清散

Drug Formulation

2.5 liang of Angelica dahurica (roasted), 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of raw licorice, and 1 liang of Aconite (half-raw, half-roasted).

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with weak tea or peppermint tea.

Shangqing Powder,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.,For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

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