Great Efficacy Powder

Great Efficacy Powder,For gastroptosis.

Formulas Name : Great Efficacy Powder

Chinese Name : 大效散

Drug Formulation

Snail shells and yellow inkstone shells, 2 pieces each (those that have been buried in soil for many years; aged ones are especially good; each should be separately calcined into white ash).

Source

Quoted from Luo Taiqi’s formula in Volume 2 of *Bai Yi*.

Processing

For each dose, use 4 liang of white plum pulp, 2 liang of snail shell ash, and 1 liang of yellow inkstone shell ash. Mix thoroughly, form into a ball, place in a sand-lined box, cover, seal with salt mud, and calcine over a high flame until charred black but retaining its properties. Remove and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For gastroptosis.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; before meals, mix with a decoction of ginseng and cardamom; a drink made from aged rice is also acceptable. If no box is available, simply use two Jian-style tea bowls placed together and fire them according to the preceding method.

Great Efficacy Powder,Quoted from Luo Taiqi’s formula in Volume 2 of *Bai Yi*.,For gastroptosis.

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