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Purple Powder,For typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

Formulas Name : Purple Powder

Chinese Name : 紫散子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Tianma, half a liang of Chuanxiong, 3 fen of iron powder (earth-colored), and 1 qian of borax.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 368.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add a small amount each of brain and musk and grind together.

Benefits

For typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, taken with a decoction of gold coins and mint. Take two doses in total; sweating will occur naturally.

Purple Powder,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 368.,For typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

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