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Wu Hu San 五虎散
Five Tiger Powder


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Dang Gui (Chinese angelica)
Hong Hua
(Safflower)

Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia)
Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema)
Bai Zhi
(Angelica dahurica)

Latin
Angelica sinensis
Carthamus tinctorius
Saposhnikovia divaricata
Arisaema spp., bile prepared
Angelica dahurica

Amount



350 grams ea.
240 grams

Preparation:
Powder or Pills.
Arisaema Tian Nan Xing is prepared with Bile which is called Dan Nan Xing.


Function:
Clears Blood Stasis, reduces Swelling and Pain

Use:
1. Acute Trauma
2. Bruising
3. Swelling
4. Bleeding
5. Sprains


Dose:
6 grams twice daily with warm rice wine or warm water. Externally, it can be mixed with Vinegar or Alcohol into a paste and applied topically.

Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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