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Plantain Seed and Herb Powder,For stone-induced dysuria, with painful and difficult urination and frequent passage of sand and stones.

Formulas Name : Plantain Seed and Herb Powder

Chinese Name : 车前子草散

Drug Formulation

Plantain herb 2 liang, white elm bark 1 liang (chopped), human hair the size of a chicken’s egg (burned to ash).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui*, Volume 58; name cited in *Puji Fang*, Volume 215.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For stone-induced dysuria, with painful and difficult urination and frequent passage of sand and stones.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 large bowls of water down to 1½ bowls, strain out the residue, add the ash from the tangled hair, and boil again for 2–3 boils. Divide into 3 doses to be taken before meals.

Plantain Seed and Herb Powder,Formula from *Shenghui*, Volume 58; name cited in *Puji Fang*, Volume 215.,For stone-induced dysuria, with painful and difficult urination and frequent passage of sand and stones.

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