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Four Ashes Powder,For women who develop smallpox during menstruation.

Formulas Name : Four Ashes Powder

Chinese Name : 四灰散

Drug Formulation

Aged palm kernels, old Chinese fir bark, fetal hair, and umbilical cord.

Source

*New Book on Smallpox Inoculation*, Volume 10.

Processing

All are burned to ash while retaining their essential properties.

Benefits

For women who develop smallpox during menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Mix with wine and take orally.

Four Ashes Powder,*New Book on Smallpox Inoculation*, Volume 10.,For women who develop smallpox during menstruation.

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