Miaoshen Powder,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 36 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children with scrofula that does not resolve.
Miaoshen Powder
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Formulas Name : Miaoshen Powder
Chinese Name : 妙圣散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of cotton-textured astragalus, 1 liang of forsythia, half a liang of Sichuan rhubarb (roasted), half a liang of pigeon droppings (burned to ash), half a liang of glutinous rice (roasted with 7 spotted beetles until golden; omit the beetles if unavailable), and half a liang of rhinoceros horn shavings.
Source
Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 36 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For children with scrofula that does not resolve.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose; add 8 fen of water and 2–3 drops of wine; decoct until reduced to 5 fen; strain; let cool to lukewarm; sip frequently.
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Miaoshen Powder,For children with scrofula that does not resolve.