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White Jade Toad Powder,For leprosy-induced paralysis, weakness, and atrophy, as well as cold numbness and chronic arthralgia.

Formulas Name : White Jade Toad Powder

Chinese Name : 白玉蟾末药

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Aconite Root (Cao Wu), 5 liang of White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), 5 liang of Cinnabar (Zhu Sha), 5 liang of Asarum (Xi Xin), 5 liang of Realgar (Xiong Huang), 5 liang of White Angelica (Bai Zhi), 5 liang of Fangfeng, 5 liang of Atractylodes (Cang Zhu), 8 liang of Ephedra (Ma Huang), and 1 large piece of Sichuan Aconite (Chuan Wu).

Source

From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For leprosy-induced paralysis, weakness, and atrophy, as well as cold numbness and chronic arthralgia.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose. Boil with 7 scallion white tips and 1 bowl of aged wine until rolling, then swallow the mixture. For severe cases, first wash the affected area with the decoction, then take this medicine before bedtime. Induce sweating and avoid drafts.

White Jade Toad Powder，From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 3.，For leprosy-induced paralysis, weakness, and atrophy, as well as cold numbness and chronic arthralgia.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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