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Wuxuan Powder,For stroke with phlegm obscuring the orifices of the heart, mania, delirium, mental confusion, deep stupor, and excessive phlegm and saliva; also for treating the five types of epilepsy and heart wind.

Formulas Name : Wuxuan Powder

Chinese Name : 五玄散

Drug Formulation

Pig’s-tooth soapberry (unworm-eaten, with skin and string removed, roasted) 1 qian; green alum 1 qian; clear alum 2 qian; red adzuki beans 1 qian; scallion stalks; and Li Lu 5 qian.

Source

*Danxi’s Heart Method with Appendices*, Volume 24.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For stroke with phlegm obscuring the orifices of the heart, mania, delirium, mental confusion, deep stupor, and excessive phlegm and saliva; also for treating the five types of epilepsy and heart wind.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian or 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with whey; if the jaw is clenched shut, pry it open and administer the medicine.

Wuxuan Powder,*Danxi’s Heart Method with Appendices*, Volume 24.,For stroke with phlegm obscuring the orifices of the heart, mania, delirium, mental confusion, deep stupor, and excessive phlegm and saliva; also for treating the five types of epilepsy and heart wind.

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