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Black Snake Powder,For infants with tight lips, as well as lip sores and swelling caused by spleen heat.

Formulas Name : Black Snake Powder

Chinese Name : 乌蛇散

Drug Formulation

Black Snake (burned to ash, finely ground).

Source

From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 365 of *Pujifang*.

Processing

Mix with clarified butter.

Benefits

For infants with tight lips, as well as lip sores and swelling caused by spleen heat.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the lips. Change the application frequently for best results.

Black Snake Powder,From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 365 of *Pujifang*.,For infants with tight lips, as well as lip sores and swelling caused by spleen heat.

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