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Fetal Membrane Powder,For smallpox lesions with qi deficiency and sunken lesions.

Formulas Name : Fetal Membrane Powder

Chinese Name : 河车散

Drug Formulation

1 set of dried placenta (sliced), 1 he of white glutinous rice (stir-fried together until yellow).

Source

From *Records on Smallpox and Heart Disorders*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions with qi deficiency and sunken lesions.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with Baoyuan Decoction; wine or water may also be used. Another formula uses He Che water: soak 2 he of glutinous rice overnight, then dry in the sun; repeat the soaking and drying process until all the water is absorbed, then lightly roast and grind into a powder; take 1 qian per dose, washed down with Baoyuan Decoction.

Fetal Membrane Powder，From *Records on Smallpox and Heart Disorders*, Volume 15.，For smallpox lesions with qi deficiency and sunken lesions.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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