Black Plum Top

Black Plum Top,Phlegm-toxin.

Formulas Name : Black Plum Top

Chinese Name : 乌梅顶

Drug Formulation

10 black plums, 3 qian of indigo powder, 3 qian of roasted soapwort, and 3 qian of cinnabar.

Source

From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then mix with refined white honey to form pills the size of a water lily seed.

Benefits

Phlegm-toxin.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 3 pills; children: 1 pill; take with clear broth.

Black Plum Top,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.,Phlegm-toxin.

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