Wu Hu Zhui Feng San 五虎追风散
Five Tigers Chasing the Wind Powder

Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Collection of Experiental and Secret Chinese Medical Formulas from Shanxi Province (1956)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Periostracum Cicadae | 30 grams | |
Arisaema consanguineum | ||
Gastrodia elata | ||
Bombyx Batryticatus | 6 grams ea. | |
Buthus martensii | 3 grams |
* Silkworm is dry fried
Preparation:
Powder.
Function:
Clears Wind-Phlegm, relieves Spasms
Use:
Specifically for Tetanus with spasm and locking of the jaw, with musclar spasms and twitches
Dose:
Decoct the above, add 60mls of Yellow Rice Wine and take as a dose, according to the source text it should be taken with Cinnabar 1500mg.
It should promote sweating of the palms, soles and sternum, if it doesn’t it is to be repeated for 3 days.
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
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