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Xiangfu Powder,For conditions characterized by pale skin and a stiff, wooden-like body.

Formulas Name : Xiangfu Powder

Chinese Name : 香附散

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Cyperus rotundus, 4 liang of Bletilla striata.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For conditions characterized by pale skin and a stiff, wooden-like body.

Instructions for Use

Mix with scallion whites and ginger juice before taking. Alternatively, roast wheat bran until hot and apply as a compress, adjusting the method according to the specific symptoms.

Xiangfu Powder,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,For conditions characterized by pale skin and a stiff, wooden-like body.

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