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Sparrow’s Head,For cold or hot wind-phlegm, and phlegm-fire asthma.

Formulas Name : Sparrow’s Head

Chinese Name : 雀子顶

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Bai Xin (prepared as described above), 1 qian of Ephedra, 1 qian of Realgar, 1 qian of Cold Water Stone (calcined until bright red), and 1 qian of Goose Tube Stone.

Source

From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cold or hot wind-phlegm, and phlegm-fire asthma.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 fen per dose on an empty stomach in the morning with cold water; take one dose every 5 days. Do not take more than prescribed. It may also be taken on an empty stomach at night.

Note

Avoid tobacco, alcohol, tea, and rice for one day.

Sparrow’s Head,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.,For cold or hot wind-phlegm, and phlegm-fire asthma.

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