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Longzhu Powder,For heat in the heart and lungs causing thirst, with a flushed face and dry mouth; also treats swelling and pain in the throat.

Formulas Name : Longzhu Powder

Chinese Name : 龙朱散

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Ma Ya Xiao, 4 liang of Chuan Mang Xiao, 4 liang of Han Shui Shi, and 3 liang of gypsum.

Source

The formula is from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); the name appears in *Pujifang* (Vol. 179).

Processing

Soak in 5 sheng of water for 3 days; then decoct in a silver vessel until the water is completely evaporated. Add Hanshuishi and gypsum, wait until the mixture hardens, and air-dry in the shade. Separately, add half a liang of borneol and 1 liang of cinnabar, then grind all ingredients together into a fine powder.

Benefits

For heat in the heart and lungs causing thirst, with a flushed face and dry mouth; also treats swelling and pain in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, at any time, mixed with honey water.

Longzhu Powder,The formula is from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); the name appears in *Pujifang* (Vol. 179).,For heat in the heart and lungs causing thirst, with a flushed face and dry mouth; also treats swelling and pain in the throat.

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