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Tianluo Powder

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Tianluo Powder,Chronic nasal discharge. A foul-smelling, yellow discharge flows from the nose intermittently; in severe cases, there is also intermittent headache. Commonly known as “Brain-Controlling Powder.”

Formulas Name : Tianluo Powder

Chinese Name : 天萝散

Drug Formulation

Luffa vine (near the root) about 3–5 cun (charred until only the essence remains).

Source

Formula from *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 5; name cited in *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Chronic nasal discharge. A foul-smelling, yellow discharge flows from the nose intermittently; in severe cases, there is also intermittent headache. Commonly known as “Brain-Controlling Powder.”

Instructions for Use

Take with wine.

Tianluo Powder,Formula from *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 5; name cited in *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.,Chronic nasal discharge. A foul-smelling, yellow discharge flows from the nose intermittently; in severe cases, there is also intermittent headache. Commonly known as “Brain-Controlling Powder.”

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