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Xiaofeng Shengshi Decoction,Swelling and pain on the top of the head—located on the crown, along the Governor Vessel, the Taiyang Meridian, or the Shaoyang Meridian—manifesting as a single swollen, painful mass. The pain resembles that of having a hair pulled out and is almost unbearable.

Formulas Name : Xiaofeng Shengshi Decoction

Chinese Name : 消风胜湿汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Fangfeng, 4 qian of Jingjie spikes, 3 qian of honey-processed Ma Huang, 3 qian of Cao Wu, 3 qian of Du Huo, 3 qian of Su Bo He, 2 qian of Zao Jiao thorns, 1 qian of Xi Xin, 2 qian of Gan Cao.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 4.

Benefits

Swelling and pain on the top of the head—located on the crown, along the Governor Vessel, the Taiyang Meridian, or the Shaoyang Meridian—manifesting as a single swollen, painful mass. The pain resembles that of having a hair pulled out and is almost unbearable.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Xiaofeng Shengshi Decoction，From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 4.，Swelling and pain on the top of the head—located on the crown, along the Governor Vessel, the Taiyang Meridian, or the Shaoyang Meridian—manifesting as a single swollen, painful mass. The pain resembles that of having a hair pulled out and is almost unbearable.

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