Zhao Houxu Powder

Zhao Houxu Powder,For boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Zhao Houxu Powder

Chinese Name : 赵候须散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Zhao Houxu (i.e., dried Baijiangcao), 7 cun of bitter-spicy huigen, 3 cun of licorice nodes, 1 qian of frankincense, and 7 cun of Chuan Shanhe root (i.e., the root of the Putao vine).

Source

From *Wei Ji Bao Shu*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the fresh herbs into a coarse powder and the dried herbs into a fine powder; combine to make one dose, divided into three servings.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 3.5 sheng of good wine; simmer until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink. For topical application, mix with wine.

Zhao Houxu Powder,From *Wei Ji Bao Shu*, Volume 2.,For boils and abscesses.

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