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Lotus Shell Powder,For excessive uterine bleeding.

Formulas Name : Lotus Shell Powder

Chinese Name : 莲壳散

Drug Formulation

Half liang of areca nut peel (burned to ash), half liang of lotus seed shell (burned to ash while retaining its properties), and 3 liang of cyperus rhizome (roasted).

Source

From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For excessive uterine bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 qian per dose, mixed with rice water and taken before meals.

Lotus Shell Powder,From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 12.,For excessive uterine bleeding.

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