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Pearl Shell Powder,Vaginal itching in women; in severe cases, it may cause fever resembling that of exhaustion.

Formulas Name : Pearl Shell Powder

Chinese Name : 珠母散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of calcined pearl oyster shell, 2 qian of catechu, 2 qian of mercuric chloride, 2 qian of finely ground talc, 2 qian of calcined human nasal mucus, 1 qian of calcined dragon bone, 1 qian of dried alum, and 3 fen of borneol.

Source

From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Vaginal itching in women; in severe cases, it may cause fever resembling that of exhaustion.

Instructions for Use

First, cut chicken or pork liver into long strips, steam until tender, and insert into the vagina. Leave in overnight; remove the next morning. Repeat this 2–3 times until the itching subsides and parasites are eliminated. Then, apply a mixture of sesame oil and the powder.

Pearl Shell Powder,From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,Vaginal itching in women; in severe cases, it may cause fever resembling that of exhaustion.

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