Iron Armor Powder

Iron Armor Powder,For adults and children suffering from all types of dysentery—whether red or white, acute or chronic—as well as lockjaw dysentery.

Formulas Name : Iron Armor Powder

Chinese Name : 铁甲散

Drug Formulation

Dung beetle (i.e., the dung-pushing insect, also known as the dung beetle; roasted until crisp) 4 liang, Southern hawthorn 4 liang (charred black), roasted areca nut 2 liang, Guangxi frankincense 1 liang (baked).

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder and store in a porcelain jar to preserve the medicinal properties.

Benefits

For adults and children suffering from all types of dysentery—whether red or white, acute or chronic—as well as lockjaw dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 2 qian per dose; children: 5 fen. For red dysentery, mix with a decoction of 3 fen of Sichuan Coptis; for white dysentery, mix with a decoction of 5 qian of brown sugar and 2 qian of aged ginger.

Iron Armor Powder,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,For adults and children suffering from all types of dysentery—whether red or white, acute or chronic—as well as lockjaw dysentery.

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