Volume 12

Mixing and taking Notoginseng powder is especially effective. If one cannot take a large amount, or if the previously prescribed medicine proves ineffective, it indicates that blood stasisoriginal: 瘀血 (yūxuè). Trapped or stagnant blood resulting from physical trauma. has remained in the body for a long time. In such cases, the gentle properties of common herbs and plants alone cannot disperse it. One must add three maceA traditional unit of weight (qián), approximately 3.7 grams. of Leech, along with Chinese Angelica, Rhubarb, and White Peony Root. After taking three doses consecutively, the blood stasis will inevitably disperse and the pain will cease. Beyond these three doses, one must absolutely not take any more; instead, return to taking Notoginseng powder alone, and the condition will surely be cured. For tetanusoriginal: 破傷風 (pòshāngfēng). Literally "wind entering a wound," a serious infection causing muscle spasms. characterized by headache, chills and fever, opisthotonosoriginal: 角弓反張 (jiǎogōng fǎnzhāng). A posture where the back arches severely like a bow, a classic symptom of tetanus., and convulsive states, the Silkworm Slough Powder is most effective.

Miraculous Decoction for Dispersing Stasis

A formula passed down by Master Qi the Celestial Teacher for treating the most severe cases of falls and traumatic injuries

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Decoct in equal parts water and wine until reduced to eighty percent of the original liquid and take. If the condition has persisted for a long time...