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Nanxing-Banxia Powder

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Nanxing-Banxia Powder,For mastitis and breast abscesses.

Formulas Name : Nanxing-Banxia Powder

Chinese Name : 南星半夏散

Drug Formulation

Southern Star, Pinellia, Soapberry (peeled, strings removed, stir-fried until golden), and Gallnut (insects removed, stir-fried until golden)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Medical Compendium for the Masses*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For mastitis and breast abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Mix with rice vinegar and apply as a poultice. Results are evident within one night.

Nanxing-Banxia Powder,*Medical Compendium for the Masses*, Volume 8.,For mastitis and breast abscesses.

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