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Navel Medicated Cake,For bloating and fullness.

Formulas Name : Navel Medicated Cake

Chinese Name : 铺脐药饼

Drug Formulation

2 qian of genuine mercury oxide, 4 liang of croton seed, 1 qian of raw sulfur.

Source

From *Compendium of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 6.

Processing

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

Benefits

For bloating and fullness.

Instructions for Use

First, place a piece of fresh cotton over the navel, then apply the medicated cake on top. Secure it tightly with a silk cloth. After walking about 10 li, urinate. Repeat this process 3–5 times, then remove the medicine and replenish with warm congee. One cake is sufficient to treat 10 people.

Navel Medicated Cake，From *Compendium of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 6.，For bloating and fullness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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