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