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Wu Lan Powder,To treat toxic qi from milkstone that has invaded the body, causing skin edema, restlessness, and fever that prevents sleep.

Formulas Name : Wu Lan Powder

Chinese Name : 吴蓝散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Indigo, half a liang of Han Fangji, half a liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, half a liang of Gardenia seeds, half a liang of Scrophularia, half a liang of rhino horn shavings, half a liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, half a liang of white fresh bark, half a liang of licorice (raw, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Sichuan rhubarb (coarsely chopped, lightly roasted), 3 fen of white mulberry root bark (coarsely chopped), and 1 liang of Sichuan magnolia bark.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 38.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

To treat toxic qi from milkstone that has invaded the body, causing skin edema, restlessness, and fever that prevents sleep.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm; 3–4 doses daily.

Wu Lan Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 38.,To treat toxic qi from milkstone that has invaded the body, causing skin edema, restlessness, and fever that prevents sleep.

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