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Shangzhen Powder,Severe leprosy.

Formulas Name : Shangzhen Powder

Chinese Name : 上真散

Drug Formulation

Floating Duckweed (harvested in March, rinsed 3–5 times, soaked for 5 days, and dried in an oven)—quantity as needed.

Source

From *Shijian Liangfang*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 110.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; do not expose to sunlight.

Benefits

Severe leprosy.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine before meals or on an empty stomach. The disease will subside after 10 doses.

Note

Avoid pork, chicken, fish, and garlic.

Shangzhen Powder,From *Shijian Liangfang*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 110.,Severe leprosy.

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