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Powder and Ocher Decoction,Phlegm and cough.

Formulas Name : Powder and Ocher Decoction

Chinese Name : 粉黛散

Drug Formulation

Indigo powder, pearl powder.

Source

The formula is cited from *Yi Shuo* (Vol. 4), which references *Lei Bian*; the name appears in *Yi Lue Liu Shu* (Vol. 22).

Processing

Roast the pearl oyster powder in a new earthenware pot until it turns bright red, then mix in a small amount of indigo blue.

Benefits

Phlegm and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with rice water.

Powder and Ocher Decoction,The formula is cited from *Yi Shuo* (Vol. 4), which references *Lei Bian*; the name appears in *Yi Lue Liu Shu* (Vol. 22).,Phlegm and cough.

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