Talc and Gypsum

Talc and Gypsum,For bladder deficiency-heat with painful, difficult urination accompanied by the passage of sand or stones.

Formulas Name : Talc and Gypsum

Chinese Name : 滑石膏

Drug Formulation

Talc 2 liang (finely ground), Akebia stem 1 liang (chopped), lamp wick 10 bundles (chopped), barley half a liang, wheat half a liang, clarified butter half a jin, scallion whites 2–7 stalks, white bark of mulberry root half a liang (chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.

Processing

Mix all the herbs with clarified butter, simmer over low heat until the scallion whites turn yellow, strain through cotton to remove the residue, then add the talc powder and simmer for another 5–7 boils. Store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For bladder deficiency-heat with painful, difficult urination accompanied by the passage of sand or stones.

Instructions for Use

Take half a spoonful per dose, mixed with warm water before meals.

Talc and Gypsum,From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.,For bladder deficiency-heat with painful, difficult urination accompanied by the passage of sand or stones.

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