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Poria and Tongcao Powder

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Poria and Tongcao Powder,For jaundice in children, characterized by a translucent, yellowish swelling.

Formulas Name : Poria and Tongcao Powder

Chinese Name : 猪苓通草散

Drug Formulation

Wood Poria (black skin removed) and Tongcao (coated with honey and roasted until dry), each in equal parts.

Source

*General Essentials of Health*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add finely ground musk, and remove a small amount each of Dì Tǔ and Lóng powder; mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For jaundice in children, characterized by a translucent, yellowish swelling.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian or 1 qian per dose, mixed with rice water, at any time of day.

Poria and Tongcao Powder,*General Essentials of Health*, Volume 15.,For jaundice in children, characterized by a translucent, yellowish swelling.

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