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Life-Saving Powder,Various forms of malnutrition.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Powder

Chinese Name : 问命散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of melon seed pod, 1 fen of Asarum (stems removed), 1 fen of dried earthworm (cleaned of soil and stir-fried), 1 fen of white alum ash, and 1 fen of Li Lu (stem removed).

Source

From *General Essentials of Health* (Volume 12).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Various forms of malnutrition.

Instructions for Use

Administer a small amount by blowing it into the nostrils; if the patient sneezes, it is a good sign; if a worm emerges, the condition is cured.

Life-Saving Powder,From *General Essentials of Health* (Volume 12).,Various forms of malnutrition.

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