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Salt and Turmeric Powder,For a newborn who refuses to nurse, has unceasing vomiting, a vacant gaze, a pale face, and is unable to cry.

Formulas Name : Salt and Turmeric Powder

Chinese Name : 盐黄散

Drug Formulation

A small amount of Curcuma zedoaria, and salt the size of two grains of yellow millet.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 361.

Benefits

For a newborn who refuses to nurse, has unceasing vomiting, a vacant gaze, a pale face, and is unable to cry.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the decoction as follows: Boil 1 he of breast milk for 3–5 boils, strain out the residue, then immediately add 2 grains of powdered ox bile. Administer in small, divided doses.

Salt and Turmeric Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 361.,For a newborn who refuses to nurse, has unceasing vomiting, a vacant gaze, a pale face, and is unable to cry.

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