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Internal Dissolving Earthworm Powder,Scrofula caused by heat toxins.

Formulas Name : Internal Dissolving Earthworm Powder

Chinese Name : 内消地胆散

Drug Formulation

1 fen of earthworm (remove head, wings, and legs; mix with glutinous rice and stir-fry until the rice turns yellow), half a qian of talc, and 1 fen of Sichuan magnolia bark (simmer until all liquid has evaporated).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 66).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Scrofula caused by heat toxins.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, mixed with congee and taken on an empty stomach. If foul-smelling substances are noticed in the urine after taking the medicine, reduce the amount of Didan slightly; results will be seen within 10 days.

Internal Dissolving Earthworm Powder,*Shenghui* (Volume 66).,Scrofula caused by heat toxins.

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