formula | Thunder and Fire Needle Lei Huo Shen Zhen |
source | Volume 3 of Waike Zhengzong |
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bubble_chart Composition Mugwort 9 gm, Clove 1.5 gm, Musk 0.6 gm
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Mix the two aromatics with mugwort, first roll them into a tube as thick as a finger using interleaved paper. Fill it tightly with the mugwort mixture and store for use. When applying, place seven layers of paper flat on the affected area, light one end of the needle, press it firmly against the paper towards the affected area, and remove the needle only when the pain subsides. For severe conditions, repeat once more. After seven days, the fire sores will erupt significantly, achieving the desired effect.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Dispelling wind to dissipate cold, resolving dampness to unblock meridians.
bubble_chart Indications
Wind-cold dampness toxin invades the meridians, causing diffuse swelling without a head, unchanged skin color, pain in the bones and muscles, difficulty in sitting up, and inability to rest peacefully.