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Wind-Dispelling and Upper-Body-Clearing Wash

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Wind-Dispelling and Upper-Body-Clearing Wash,For headaches of varying severity, accompanied by dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes.

Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Upper-Body-Clearing Wash

Chinese Name : 祛风清上洗药

Drug Formulation

3 qian Fangfeng, 2 qian Chuanxiong, 2 qian Bai Zhi, 1 qian Bo He, 2 qian Sang Ye, 1 qian 5 fen Gan Ju, 1 qian Tian Ma.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

For headaches of varying severity, accompanied by dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Boil thoroughly in water, then use the decoction to wash the affected area.

Wind-Dispelling and Upper-Body-Clearing Wash,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For headaches of varying severity, accompanied by dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes.

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