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Thirteen-Ingredient Qianghuo Powder

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Thirteen-Ingredient Qianghuo Powder,For wind-obstruction about to manifest as a measles eruption.

Formulas Name : Thirteen-Ingredient Qianghuo Powder

Chinese Name : 十三味羌活散

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo, Duhuo, Fangfeng, Jiegeng, Jingjie, Chaihu, Qianhu, Diguipi, Zhi Gancao, Chantu, Chuanxiong, Tianhuafen, and Tianma—each in equal parts.

Source

*Jingyue Quanshu*, Volume 63.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For wind-obstruction about to manifest as a measles eruption.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 mint leaves; decoct until reduced to 4 fen; take while warm.

Thirteen-Ingredient Qianghuo Powder,*Jingyue Quanshu*, Volume 63.,For wind-obstruction about to manifest as a measles eruption.

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