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Navel Cake,For edema and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Navel Cake

Chinese Name : 肚脐饼

Drug Formulation

2 qian of mercury oxide, 4 qian of croton seed (oil removed), 1 qian of sulfur.

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into a cake.

Benefits

For edema and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

First, place a piece of fresh cotton over the navel, press the medicated cake firmly against the navel, and secure it tightly with cotton from the outside. After walking 5–6 li, yellow fluid will drain out on its own. After this occurs 3–5 times, remove the cake and replenish with warm congee.

Navel Cake,*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.,For edema and abdominal distension.

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