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Vessel-Opening Powder,In cases of severe cold damage with a deep pulse and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Vessel-Opening Powder

Chinese Name : 通脉散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed), 1 liang of Cinnamon (wrinkled bark removed), half a liang of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), and 1 liang of Aconite (roasted until cracked, skin and navel removed).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In cases of severe cold damage with a deep pulse and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add half a medium bowl of water, half a piece of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain out the residue; take while still slightly warm, regardless of the time of day.

Vessel-Opening Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 12.,In cases of severe cold damage with a deep pulse and cold extremities.

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