Ingredients

6 substances in Yu Zhen San — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Fu ZiEqual Quantityuntreated herb is usedWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

Bai ZhiEqual QuantityWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Fang FengEqual QuantityWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Qiang HuoEqual QuantityWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Tian MaEqual QuantityExtinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

Zhi Tian Nan XingEqual Quantityuntreated herb is usedWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

Preparation & dosage

Powder. Grind equal quantities of all substances into an even powder.

Take in 3 grams doses with hot wine.

The powder can be used topically on affected areas.

Can also be prepared as a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

True Lineage of External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zong)

Sources & References

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