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Wu Xian Powder,For cold-syndrome typhoid fever with cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Wu Xian Powder

Chinese Name : 乌仙散

Drug Formulation

Chuanwu, in any amount.

Source

From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 7).

Processing

Soak the above herb in a child’s urine for an unspecified number of days, until the skin peels off. Rinse thoroughly with water, chop finely, and sun-dry until 80% dry. Place in a paper bag and hang in a well-ventilated area; grind into powder as needed.

Benefits

For cold-syndrome typhoid fever with cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Mix half a qian with waxed tea.

Wu Xian Powder,From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 7).,For cold-syndrome typhoid fever with cold extremities.

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