Powder and Sweat Formula

Powder and Sweat Formula,Night sweats result from the pores being open and loose.

Formulas Name : Powder and Sweat Formula

Chinese Name : 粉汗方

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of oyster shell (roasted and ground into a fine powder), 1 liang of ephedra root (pounded and sifted into a fine powder).

Source

From *The Complete Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 31.

Benefits

Night sweats result from the pores being open and loose.

Instructions for Use

Mix the two ingredients thoroughly; have someone apply the mixture to the areas where sweating occurs during sleep.

Powder and Sweat Formula,From *The Complete Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 31.,Night sweats result from the pores being open and loose.

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