Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Removing Formula

Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Removing Formula,Crane-Knee Wind.

Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Removing Formula

Chinese Name : 追风除湿围药

Drug Formulation

4 liang of aged Chen Xiaofen (roasted until charred), 1 liang of dried ginger, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 1 liang of Wubei, 1 liang of Angelica dahurica, 2 liang of turtle shell (vinegar-roasted), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 3 liang of Bletilla striata, 1 liang of Lindera aggregata, and 1 liang of frankincense.

Source

From *The Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Crane-Knee Wind.

Instructions for Use

Mix equal parts aged ginger juice and strong vinegar, 1 fen of scallion juice, and a small amount of honey. Heat the mixture over a flame until warm, then apply it to the affected area in all four directions. This draws the toxin out into the air. Periodically use the remaining warm liquid to moisten the area, thereby enhancing the medicinal effect.

Wind-Dispelling and Dampness-Removing Formula,From *The Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.,Crane-Knee Wind.

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