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Sea Clam Pill,Dampness.

Formulas Name : Sea Clam Pill

Chinese Name : 海蛤丹

Drug Formulation

1 fen of sea clam, 1 fen of talcum powder, 1 fen of green talc, 1 fen of cold water stone, 1 fen of black jade stone, 1 fen of white clove.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 19.

Processing

Mix the above herbs with a few drops of water to form a lump; wrap it in three layers of damp paper; shape it into a ball using white flour; roast it over smoldering ash for half a day until the ball makes a rattling sound; then shape it into pills the size of a Paulownia seed by adding a few drops of water.

Benefits

Dampness.

Instructions for Use

On the first day, take 3 pills; on the second day, take 3 doses (6 pills); continue until the seventh day, when 7 pills are taken. Do not increase the number of pills beyond this. Take with black malt and borneol water.

Note

Avoid salt, fish, and damp noodles.

Sea Clam Pill,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 19.,Dampness.

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