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Tongzhong Powder,Qi stagnation in the five diaphragms, chest discomfort, and stagnation in the viscera.

Formulas Name : Tongzhong Powder

Chinese Name : 通中散

Drug Formulation

Qianniuzi 1 liang and a half (lightly roasted), Binlang 3 fen, Guixin 1 fen, Dried Ginger 1 fen (roasted until cracked, coarsely chopped), and Muxiang 1 fen.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 50.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Qi stagnation in the five diaphragms, chest discomfort, and stagnation in the viscera.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with hot wine on an empty stomach; take a second dose if necessary, and drink 1–2 cups of hot tea with each dose. The treatment is effective when it induces bowel movements and the expulsion of pathogenic matter.

Tongzhong Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 50.,Qi stagnation in the five diaphragms, chest discomfort, and stagnation in the viscera.

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