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Zhenzhen Powder,Frequent fluctuations in emotions—alternating between joy and anger, combined with worry and overthinking—lead to stagnation of organ qi, the gradual accumulation of phlegm and fluid, chest distension and oppression, or abdominal pain, aversion to cold and fever, and alternating vomiting and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Zhenzhen Powder

Chinese Name : 真珍散

Drug Formulation

2 pieces of Aconite (one raw, one processed; remove the skin and pith from each), 1.5 liang of Pinellia (soaked in boiling water for 21 nights, then washed to remove the slippery coating), 0.5 liang of Talc, 0.5 liang of refined Stalactite, and 3 qian of Cinnabar (ground separately).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 202.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Frequent fluctuations in emotions—alternating between joy and anger, combined with worry and overthinking—lead to stagnation of organ qi, the gradual accumulation of phlegm and fluid, chest distension and oppression, or abdominal pain, aversion to cold and fever, and alternating vomiting and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, 2–3 leaves of elsholtzia, and half a spoon of honey; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take cold before meals.

Zhenzhen Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 202.,Frequent fluctuations in emotions—alternating between joy and anger, combined with worry and overthinking—lead to stagnation of organ qi, the gradual accumulation of phlegm and fluid, chest distension and oppression, or abdominal pain, aversion to cold and fever, and alternating vomiting and diarrhea.

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