Wind-Relieving Powder

Wind-Relieving Powder,Wind manifests as alternating chills and fever, dizziness and blurred vision, pain in the limbs, numbness in the hands and feet, and a sensation of fullness and stagnation in the upper abdomen.

Formulas Name : Wind-Relieving Powder

Chinese Name : 解风散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, Chuanxiong 1 liang, Du Huo 1 liang, Ephedra (knots removed, washed in hot water, and dried) 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Asarum (stems removed) half a liang.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Wind manifests as alternating chills and fever, dizziness and blurred vision, pain in the limbs, numbness in the hands and feet, and a sensation of fullness and stagnation in the upper abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and a small amount of mint leaves; decoct together until reduced to 8 fen; take at any time.

Wind-Relieving Powder,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 2.,Wind manifests as alternating chills and fever, dizziness and blurred vision, pain in the limbs, numbness in the hands and feet, and a sensation of fullness and stagnation in the upper abdomen.

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