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Oyster Shell Powder,For children with malnutrition-related masses, distended abdomen with visible blue veins, sallow complexion, emaciation, and indigestion.

Formulas Name : Oyster Shell Powder

Chinese Name : 蚵蚾散

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 1 liang 2 qian, Tangerine peel 5 qian, Ficus pumila pulp 5 qian, Magnolia officinalis (roasted) 5 qian, Pinellia ternata (processed) 5 qian, Shenqu [roasted] 5 qian, Hawthorn 5 qian, Cyperus rotundus (roasted) 5 qian, Artemisia annua 5 qian, Trifoliate orange (roasted) 5 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 5 qian, Coptis chinensis 5 qian, Curcuma zedoaria (roasted) 5 qian,Curcuma zedoaria (roasted) 5 qian, Amomum villosum 5 qian, Raphanus sativus seeds (roasted) 5 qian, Areca catechu 5 qian, Terminalia chebula pulp 5 qian, Amomum trichocarpum seeds 5 qian, Coptis chinensis 5 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 3 qian, Oyster shell 1 liang.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with malnutrition-related masses, distended abdomen with visible blue veins, sallow complexion, emaciation, and indigestion.

Instructions for Use

Take 0.5 fen per dose, dissolved in warm water, twice daily; or form into honey-coated tablets weighing 1 qian each, taking one tablet per dose.

Oyster Shell Powder,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,For children with malnutrition-related masses, distended abdomen with visible blue veins, sallow complexion, emaciation, and indigestion.

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