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Tongguan Powder,Effective for the eight types of headaches.

Formulas Name : Tongguan Powder

Chinese Name : 通关散

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (ground into powder), a small amount of Bai Cao Shuang.

Source

From *The Treasure of Health* (cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 46).

Processing

Take one strip of paper, place half a qian of the above herbs on it, roll it into a paper roll, and bake until completely dry.

Benefits

Effective for the eight types of headaches.

Instructions for Use

Each time the remedy is used, first take a mouthful of water; then light the paper roll and insert it into the nostril to inhale the smoke. If mucus appears, blow it out; then take another mouthful of water and repeat the process. Use this method three times for effective results.

Tongguan Powder,From *The Treasure of Health* (cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 46).,Effective for the eight types of headaches.

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