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Five-Branch Powder,For parasitic worms causing chronic wasting disease.

Formulas Name : Five-Branch Powder

Chinese Name : 五枝散

Drug Formulation

3 peach branches (each 7 stems long; grind into powder), 3 plum branches (each 7 stems long; grind into powder), 3 apricot branches (each 7 stems long; grind into powder), 3 mulberry branches (each 7 stems long; grind into powder), 3 pomegranate branches (each 7 stems long; grind into powder), 1 liang of Tongcao, 1 liang of Pangolin scales, 1 liang of whole scorpions (roasted), 8 qian 5 fen of Agarwood, 5 qian of Frankincense,5 qian of areca nut, 5 qian of lampwick, 2 qian and 5 fen of safflower.

Source

*The Posthumous Writings of Zhou Shenzhai*, Volume 7.

Processing

Decoct licorice to make a paste, then form into pills.

Benefits

For parasitic worms causing chronic wasting disease.

Instructions for Use

Take 30–40 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine on an empty stomach.

Five-Branch Powder,*The Posthumous Writings of Zhou Shenzhai*, Volume 7.,For parasitic worms causing chronic wasting disease.

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