Decayed Drumskin Powder

Decayed Drumskin Powder,For children afflicted by gu (a type of curse).

Formulas Name : Decayed Drumskin Powder

Chinese Name : 败鼓皮散

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Rotten Drum Skin (roasted until yellow), 1 liang of Sophora flavescens, 1 liang of Alpinia officinarum root.

Source

From *Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 424.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children afflicted by gu (a type of curse).

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; decoct in 1 small cup of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain and take while warm, 3–4 times a day.

Decayed Drumskin Powder,From *Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 424.,For children afflicted by gu (a type of curse).

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