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Plum Seed Powder,For cholera with fever and restlessness, and discomfort in the chest and abdomen; for various types of malaria with low energy and weakness, vomiting that does not provide relief, fatigue and pain in the limbs, drowsiness and dry mouth; or for typhoid fever with dry thirst, consumptive fever, and postpartum abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Plum Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 梅实散

Drug Formulation

29 jin of white plums, 10 liang of white sandalwood, 15 jin of salt, and 30 jin of licorice.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cholera with fever and restlessness, and discomfort in the chest and abdomen; for various types of malaria with low energy and weakness, vomiting that does not provide relief, fatigue and pain in the limbs, drowsiness and dry mouth; or for typhoid fever with dry thirst, consumptive fever, and postpartum abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, dissolved in boiling water; alternatively, sprinkle the powder directly onto the tongue and swallow the saliva. Take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Plum Seed Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.,For cholera with fever and restlessness, and discomfort in the chest and abdomen; for various types of malaria with low energy and weakness, vomiting that does not provide relief, fatigue and pain in the limbs, drowsiness and dry mouth; or for typhoid fever with dry thirst, consumptive fever, and postpartum abdominal pain.

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