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Banbei Powder,For malaria.

Formulas Name : Banbei Powder

Chinese Name : 半贝散

Drug Formulation

Authentic Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (core removed): 1 liang 2 qian; Raw Pinellia: 8 qian.

Source

From *A Compilation of Various Secret Formulas Based on Experience*, citing *A Collection of Aphorisms*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder; stir-fry until slightly yellow; allow to cool, then transfer to a porcelain jar; seal the jar tightly to prevent air from escaping.

Benefits

For malaria.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 fen 5 li per dose, mix with half a wine cup of boiling water and 3 teaspoons of ginger juice, and take the mixture warm one hour before the onset of malaria; if taken too late, it will be ineffective. For severe cases, take three doses. This powder is particularly effective when prepared at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival.

Note

After recovery, avoid trigger foods as well as eggs, pumpkin, and taro.

Banbei Powder，From *A Compilation of Various Secret Formulas Based on Experience*, citing *A Collection of Aphorisms*.，For malaria.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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