Pearl Powder for Malnutrition,From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*, Volume 3.,For children with malnutrition-induced distension and food stagnation, presenting with a sallow complexion, emaciation, and corneal opacities.
Pearl Powder for Malnutrition
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Formulas Name : Pearl Powder for Malnutrition
Chinese Name : 疳积珍珠散
Drug Formulation
5 jin of thick, left-side oyster shells; 7–8 jin of high-quality aromatic vinegar.
Source
From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*, Volume 3.
Processing
Preparation: Calcine the oyster shells in vinegar until they reach the consistency of butter; place them on clean, cool earth to remove the heat; pick out the clean meat, grind it into a very fine powder, and store for future use.
Benefits
For children with malnutrition-induced distension and food stagnation, presenting with a sallow complexion, emaciation, and corneal opacities.
Instructions for Use
Administer 1 fen per year of age. For each dose, use one soft waterfowl liver; remove the tendons and membranes with a silver hairpin, wipe off the blood with a dry cloth, slit it open with a bamboo knife, mix in the medicine, and steam it in a rice steamer until cooked—do not add salt; eat it plain. For mild cases, 2–3 doses are sufficient; for severe cases, no more than 4–5 doses are needed.
Note
Avoid using iron utensils when preparing the chicken liver.
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Pearl Powder for Malnutrition,For children with malnutrition-induced distension and food stagnation, presenting with a sallow complexion, emaciation, and corneal opacities.