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Shoulder-Lifting Powder,Wind-heat invades the lungs, causing stiffness and pain in the shoulders and back.

Formulas Name : Shoulder-Lifting Powder

Chinese Name : 提肩散

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 7 fen (roasted), Fangfeng 7 fen (roasted), Gaoben 7 fen (roasted), Chuanxiong 7 fen (roasted), Baishao 7 fen (roasted), Huanglian (wine-roasted) 5 fen, Huangqin 5 fen, Gancao 4 qian.

Source

*Song of Life Preservation* (Baoming Ge Kuo), Volume 15.

Benefits

Wind-heat invades the lungs, causing stiffness and pain in the shoulders and back.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 2 zhan of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger, then take the decoction.

Shoulder-Lifting Powder,*Song of Life Preservation* (Baoming Ge Kuo), Volume 15.,Wind-heat invades the lungs, causing stiffness and pain in the shoulders and back.

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