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Bulian Powder

Formulas Name : Bulian Powder

Chinese Name : 步莲散

Drug Formulation

Oyster shell (calcined), white alum (dried by fire), yellow丹, and mitesong—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Miscellaneous Records*, cited in *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 211.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Apply between the toes.

Bulian Powder，From *Miscellaneous Records*, cited in *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 211.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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