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Tongtian Powder,For the disease of “Great Wind,” characterized by widespread, itchy rashes over the entire body and numbness in the lower extremities.

Formulas Name : Tongtian Powder

Chinese Name : 通天散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of rhubarb, 1 liang of wild soapberry (both raw).

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For the disease of “Great Wind,” characterized by widespread, itchy rashes over the entire body and numbness in the lower extremities.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with cold wine and taken before bedtime.

Tongtian Powder,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.,For the disease of “Great Wind,” characterized by widespread, itchy rashes over the entire body and numbness in the lower extremities.

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