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Red Powder Paste,For all types of wind-phlegm conditions in adults and children.

Formulas Name : Red Powder Paste

Chinese Name : 红粉霜丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Huoxiao, 1 liang of dried alum, 1 liang of borax, 1 liang of mercury, 1 liang of calcined soapstone alum.

Source

From *Secret Formulas of Miraculous Medicines*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, place in a jar, mix thoroughly with rice wine, and stir-fry until yellow. Then add 5 qian of cinnabar and 3 qian of realgar, seal the jar, and heat over a fire for three sticks of incense (one mild, two strong). This yields approximately 1 liang of the potent medicine. Mix with 1 liang of cinnabar until smooth, wrap in silk, and apply to the body for one month; then store securely in a bottle.

Benefits

For all types of wind-phlegm conditions in adults and children.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 li per dose; do not exceed this amount. Wash down with a decoction of Plantain Seed.

Red Powder Paste,From *Secret Formulas of Miraculous Medicines*, Volume 2.,For all types of wind-phlegm conditions in adults and children.

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