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Reversal Powder,For severe internal heat in the viscera, or constipation, or difficulty urinating, or both constipation and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Reversal Powder

Chinese Name : 颠倒散

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 3 qian, Talc 3 qian, Soapberry 3 qian.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For severe internal heat in the viscera, or constipation, or difficulty urinating, or both constipation and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Take on an empty stomach with warm wine.

Reversal Powder,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.,For severe internal heat in the viscera, or constipation, or difficulty urinating, or both constipation and difficulty urinating.

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