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Xucheng Powder,For extreme deficiency-related debility of the five viscera.

Formulas Name : Xucheng Powder

Chinese Name : 虚成散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Zhi Shi, half a liang of Qin Jiao, half a liang of Bai Fu Ling, half a liang of Shao Yao, half a liang of Yan Hu Suo, half a liang of Dang Gui, half a liang of Ma Huang, half a liang of Aniseed, and 1 liang of Licorice.

Source

Quoted from *Qi Jun Mai Jue* in Volume 11 of *Ji Feng*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For extreme deficiency-related debility of the five viscera.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 1 piece of silver ear fungus, and 3–5 drops of honey; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take orally in one gulp after a meal.

Xucheng Powder,Quoted from *Qi Jun Mai Jue* in Volume 11 of *Ji Feng*.,For extreme deficiency-related debility of the five viscera.

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