Clam Powder Decoction

Clam Powder Decoction,For severe trauma resulting in massive hemoptysis; or excessive hemoptysis caused by overindulgence in food and alcohol followed by a fall while bending over; as well as uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth and nose, epistaxis from the tongue, or bleeding from moxibustion sores—provided the patient’s voice remains intact.

Formulas Name : Clam Powder Decoction

Chinese Name : 蚌霜散

Drug Formulation

Pearl oyster powder and Hundred Herbs Ash, each in equal parts.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For severe trauma resulting in massive hemoptysis; or excessive hemoptysis caused by overindulgence in food and alcohol followed by a fall while bending over; as well as uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth and nose, epistaxis from the tongue, or bleeding from moxibustion sores—provided the patient’s voice remains intact.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with glutinous rice drink; grinding Side Cypress branches to extract their juice is particularly effective; for nosebleeds, tongue bleeding, or bleeding from moxibustion sores, apply the powder directly.

Clam Powder Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For severe trauma resulting in massive hemoptysis; or excessive hemoptysis caused by overindulgence in food and alcohol followed by a fall while bending over; as well as uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth and nose, epistaxis from the tongue, or bleeding from moxibustion sores—provided the patient’s voice remains intact.

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