Silkworm Shedding Powder

Silkworm Shedding Powder,Indications: Pale complexion, absent pulse, abdominal distension, vomiting blood, locked jaw, and drowsiness resembling intoxication. For cattle or horses that have accidentally ingested flower spiders and are suffering from abdominal distension and near death.

Formulas Name : Silkworm Shedding Powder

Chinese Name : 蚕蜕散

Drug Formulation

Silkworm-shedding paper (the paper from which the silkworm has emerged)—use as much as needed.

Source

The formula is from *Lingnan Health Prescriptions*, Middle Volume; the name is cited in *Prescriptions for Universal Relief*, Volume 251, which references *Effective Prescriptions Based on Experience*.

Processing

Burn it with a candle on clear oil-coated paper until reduced to ash, then grind it into a very fine powder.

Benefits

Indications: Pale complexion, absent pulse, abdominal distension, vomiting blood, locked jaw, and drowsiness resembling intoxication. For cattle or horses that have accidentally ingested flower spiders and are suffering from abdominal distension and near death.

Instructions for Use

At the first sign of poisoning, quickly mix 1 qian with freshly drawn water and administer frequently; the animal will survive. If the animal is dazed as if drunk due to being drugged, it will regain consciousness immediately upon swallowing this medicine.

Silkworm Shedding Powder,The formula is from *Lingnan Health Prescriptions*, Middle Volume; the name is cited in *Prescriptions for Universal Relief*, Volume 251, which references *Effective Prescriptions Based on Experience*.,Indications: Pale complexion, absent pulse, abdominal distension, vomiting blood, locked jaw, and drowsiness resembling intoxication. For cattle or horses that have accidentally ingested flower spiders and are suffering from abdominal distension and near death.

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