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Tiger Bone Powder,Hemiplegia. Caused by blood deficiency and excess qi, with pathogenic wind lingering in the meridians and collaterals, preventing the proper circulation of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi. Symptoms include hemiplegia, dry muscles, gradual wasting away, and occasional pain.

Formulas Name : Tiger Bone Powder

Chinese Name : 虎骨散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of red peony root, 1 liang of Sichuan续断, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 liang of tiger bone, and half a liang of black snake meat.

Source

From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Formulas for Complete Health* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 20).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Hemiplegia. Caused by blood deficiency and excess qi, with pathogenic wind lingering in the meridians and collaterals, preventing the proper circulation of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi. Symptoms include hemiplegia, dry muscles, gradual wasting away, and occasional pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine after meals.

Note

Do not use Ma Huang Decoction to induce sweating, as this severely depletes body fluids and further exhausts the blood.

Tiger Bone Powder,From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Formulas for Complete Health* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 20).,Hemiplegia. Caused by blood deficiency and excess qi, with pathogenic wind lingering in the meridians and collaterals, preventing the proper circulation of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi. Symptoms include hemiplegia, dry muscles, gradual wasting away, and occasional pain.

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