Xiao Nu Qu Powder

Xiao Nu Qu Powder,For edema due to deficiency following bowel movements; postpartum distension due to deficiency.

Formulas Name : Xiao Nu Qu Powder

Chinese Name : 小女曲散

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of Nüqu (used raw), 1 liang of dried ginger, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of pepper seeds, 1 liang of Aconite (roasted), and 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark.

Source

From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 20 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For edema due to deficiency following bowel movements; postpartum distension due to deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose, washed down with wine; if no effect is felt, take 2–3 bi, three times daily.

Note

Avoid pork, raw scallions, and raw vegetables.

Xiao Nu Qu Powder,From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 20 of *Wai Tai*.,For edema due to deficiency following bowel movements; postpartum distension due to deficiency.

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