Ziyang Black Powder,From *A Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 1.,Treats high fever in children due to “bianzheng” syndrome, as well as fever caused by typhoid fever.
Ziyang Black Powder
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Formulas Name : Ziyang Black Powder
Chinese Name : 紫阳黑散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ephedra (with nodes intact), 5 qian of rhubarb, 2.5 qian of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed).
Source
From *A Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder, lightly roast them until their properties are preserved, then mix with a small amount of apricot kernels ground into a paste. Store in an airtight container.
Benefits
Treats high fever in children due to “bianzheng” syndrome, as well as fever caused by typhoid fever.
Instructions for Use
Administer a quantity about the size of a soybean each time, mixed with breast milk.
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Ziyang Black Powder,Treats high fever in children due to “bianzheng” syndrome, as well as fever caused by typhoid fever.