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Oyster Shell Powder Decoction,For uncontrollable sweating due to cold damage.

Formulas Name : Oyster Shell Powder Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡蛎粉散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of oyster shell powder, 1 liang of ephedra root, 1 liang of eucommia bark (roasted), and 1 liang of astragalus root.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 54), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Cure*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For uncontrollable sweating due to cold damage.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with decocted oyster shell powder, at any time.

Oyster Shell Powder Decoction，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 54), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Cure*.，For uncontrollable sweating due to cold damage.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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