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Thistle Powder,For unstoppable epistaxis due to cold damage, accompanied by hemoptysis.

Formulas Name : Thistle Powder

Chinese Name : 刺蓟散

Drug Formulation

Thistle 1 liang, Coptis 2 fen (stems removed), Scutellaria 1 liang, Gardenia seeds 3 liang, ash from tangled hair 1 fen, Perilla stems and leaves half a liang, donkey-hide gelatin 2 liang (pounded into pieces, stir-fried until yellow and dry), licorice 3 fen (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), and antelope horn shavings 3 fen.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For unstoppable epistaxis due to cold damage, accompanied by hemoptysis.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Decoct in 1 da zan of water until reduced to 5 fen. Strain out the residue, then add half a he of fresh Rehmannia root juice and half a he of fresh ginger juice. Mix thoroughly and take as needed, regardless of the time of day. Continue until cured.

Thistle Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.,For unstoppable epistaxis due to cold damage, accompanied by hemoptysis.

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