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Topical Medication: Yuanhua Powder

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Topical Medication: Yuanhua Powder,If one or two spots on the arms or legs suddenly become painfully sore, to the point of being unbearable,

Formulas Name : Topical Medication: Yuanhua Powder

Chinese Name : 贴药芫花散

Drug Formulation

Yuanhua root.

Source

Formula from *De Xiao* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 154), quoting *Yan Jian Liang Fang*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

If one or two spots on the arms or legs suddenly become painfully sore, to the point of being unbearable,

Instructions for Use

Mix with rice vinegar and apply a poultice according to the size of the affected area. Relief is immediate. If the poultice does not stay in place, cover it with a paper flower and secure it with silk cloth.

Topical Medication: Yuanhua Powder,Formula from *De Xiao* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 154), quoting *Yan Jian Liang Fang*.,If one or two spots on the arms or legs suddenly become painfully sore, to the point of being unbearable,

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