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Method for Avoiding Cold

Formulas Name : Method for Avoiding Cold

Chinese Name : 避寒术

Drug Formulation

Asparagus root and Poria, in equal parts.

Source

From *The Medical Heart Formula* (Volume 26), citing *The Formulas of Divine Wonder*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose, twice daily.

Method for Avoiding Cold,From *The Medical Heart Formula* (Volume 26), citing *The Formulas of Divine Wonder*.,

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