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Dampness-Draining and Spleen-Clearing Powder,For damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, often manifesting as redness and erosion of the upper and lower eye sockets.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Draining and Spleen-Clearing Powder

Chinese Name : 渗湿清脾散

Drug Formulation

Gypsum 1 qian, Atractylodes 8 fen, Angelica dahurica 8 fen, White Peony 8 fen, Scutellaria 8 fen, Coptis 8 fen, Gardenia 8 fen, Notopterygium 8 fen, Saposhnikovia 8 fen, Fructus Aurantii 8 fen, Schizonepeta 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Talc (water-floated) 3 qian.

Source

From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, often manifesting as redness and erosion of the upper and lower eye sockets.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, stir in talc powder, and take after meals.

Dampness-Draining and Spleen-Clearing Powder，From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 5.，For damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, often manifesting as redness and erosion of the upper and lower eye sockets.

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