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Xiangsu Powder,Chronic and acute dysentery.

Formulas Name : Xiangsu Powder

Chinese Name : 香粟散

Drug Formulation

Poppy shells (honey-fried) 2 liang, Sanguisorba officinalis half a liang, Aquilaria agallocha half a liang, aged tangerine peel (white pith removed) half a liang, dried ginger (roasted) half a liang, licorice (fried) half a liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Chronic and acute dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 1 large jujube; decoct together until reduced to 1 zhan; strain; take in one gulp before meals.

Xiangsu Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.,Chronic and acute dysentery.

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