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Xanthium Powder
濟生方湯劑
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Source
濟生方
Composition
Cang Er Zi (fried) 2.5 qian, Xin Yi 5 qian, Bai Zhi 1 liang. The above is ground into a fine powder. Each dose 2 qian, taken after meals mixed with scallion soup or clear tea. (Jing Yue Quan Shu)
Preparation
Make into a fine powder. Each dose 2 qian (6 g), taken after meals mixed with scallion soup or clear tea. Or change to decoction and take warm after meals; the dosage is determined according to the proportions of the original formula.
Form
湯劑
Function
Disperse wind pathogen, unblock the nasal orifices, and stop headache.
Traditional indications
Bi Yuan (sinusitis) caused by upward attack of wind pathogen, with symptoms of continuous turbid nasal discharge, frontal headache, nasal congestion, and inability to distinguish fragrant and foul odors.
Modifications
Nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge: combine with Gegen Tang.