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Scours Phlegm and opens the orifices

Closed (excess) type of collapse with sudden loss of consciousness, as from Wind-stroke, Phlegm misting the orifices or epilepsy Jaw clenched and hands tightly fisted, with coarse, rattling breathing from Phlegm Retention of urine and stool rather than incontinence, with a pale or ashen face Pulse forceful or wiry Traditionally, a sneeze after the powder is given means the Lung Qi still responds and the case can be treated; no sneeze points to exhausted Lung Qi and a poor outlook

Revives consciousness by provoking a sneeze

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