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Powder for Expelling Worms and Turtles

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Powder for Expelling Worms and Turtles,For those with intestinal worms; use blood-red soft-shelled turtles.

Formulas Name : Powder for Expelling Worms and Turtles

Chinese Name : 追虫打鳖散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Black Chou, 4 liang of Areca Nut, 1 liang of Leiwan, 1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Licorice.

Source

*Huoren Xintong*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For those with intestinal worms; use blood-red soft-shelled turtles.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 4 qian per dose; children: 2–3 qian, or 1 qian 5 fen, depending on the patient’s constitution. Take on an empty stomach, mixed with granulated sugar. Wait until the harmful parasites have been expelled 2–3 times before consuming thin porridge or soup.

Powder for Expelling Worms and Turtles,*Huoren Xintong*, Volume 2.,For those with intestinal worms; use blood-red soft-shelled turtles.

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