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Bamboo Shavings Powder,For children with otitis media discharging pus.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Shavings Powder

Chinese Name : 竹屑散

Drug Formulation

Borer-infested bamboo shavings, Pegi seeds, musk, and calcined white alum—1 qian each.

Source

*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with otitis media discharging pus.

Instructions for Use

Blow the mixture into the ear. Before administering the medicine, first use a cotton ball to absorb the pus.

Bamboo Shavings Powder，*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 11.，For children with otitis media discharging pus.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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