Chinese Medicine

Question 1

What is Ba Li San?

Answer 1

Known as the Eight Precious Powders or Wu Gung San

Question 2

What 8 powders is Ba Li San made up of and what are the amounts needed?

Answer 2

3 oz of Dragon’s Blood, 1 oz of both Carthamus and Pseudoginseng, and 1/4 oz of all of the following: Mastic, Myrrh, Clove, Musk, and Bornel.

Question 3

Where did Ba Li San originate?

Answer 3

Originated from the Shao Lin Temple.

Question 4

What does Ba Li San do?

Answer 4

Very effective in stimulating blood circulation, eliminating stasis, swelling, and pain. It will stimulate the flow of chi through the meridians and is effective internally for trauma and injury including bruises, sprains, fractures and tendon injuries.

Question 5

What is a dit da?

Answer 5

An alcohol based liniment produced by aging herbs in an ethanol solution.

Question 6

True or False: In China, most kung fu and military men kept a little bottle of this powder (Ba Li San) with them for combat emergency.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Is Ba Li San considered a dit da?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What are the directions to make Ba Li San?

Answer 8

Powder and mix all herbs together, store in a jar in a cool, dry area.

Question 9

What are the directions for the internal use of Ba Li San?

Answer 9

Add one teaspoon of the herb to a little warm water, drink the tea 1-3 times daily.