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Su Wei Powder,For patients in critical condition due to obstruction of urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Su Wei Powder

Chinese Name : 苏危散

Drug Formulation

Bitter melon calyx 5 qian, Chuanxiong (roasted) 3 qian, Cao Wu (roasted) 3 qian, Xiang Bai Zhi 3 qian, Ya Zao (roasted) 3 qian, Xi Xin 3 qian, black pepper 1 qian, a small amount of musk.

Source

*Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For patients in critical condition due to obstruction of urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Use a small bamboo tube to blow a small amount of the medicine into the anus, which will immediately relieve the obstruction.

Su Wei Powder，*Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.，For patients in critical condition due to obstruction of urination and defecation.

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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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