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Zhi Ling San,For migraines.

Formulas Name : Zhi Ling San

Chinese Name : 至灵散

Drug Formulation

Realgar (ground) and Asarum (stems and leaves removed, ground into powder), each in equal parts.

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For migraines.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 zi per dose; if the pain is on the left side, sniff it into the right nostril; if the pain is on the right side, sniff it into the left nostril.

Zhi Ling San,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 16.,For migraines.

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