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Southern Star, Soapberry, and White Plum Powder

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Southern Star, Soapberry, and White Plum Powder,For headaches caused by wind-phlegm.

Formulas Name : Southern Star, Soapberry, and White Plum Powder

Chinese Name : 南星皂角白梅散

Drug Formulation

7 slices of Pinellia, 14 soapberries (half raw, half roasted), 1 white plum, 3 slices of ginger, a pinch of tea buds, and 2 cun of scallion whites.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Pound the ingredients together in a wooden mortar.

Benefits

For headaches caused by wind-phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Southern Star, Soapberry, and White Plum Powder,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,For headaches caused by wind-phlegm.

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