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Shark Skin Powder,For cases of possession by ghosts or gu, and for toxic conditions with unpredictable manifestations.

Formulas Name : Shark Skin Powder

Chinese Name : 鲛鱼皮散

Drug Formulation

Shark skin (specifically, the spotted shark skin) 1 fen, rhinoceros horn 1 fen, musk (ground) 1 fen, dragon bone 1 fen, cinnabar (ground) 1 fen, realgar (ground) 1 fen, pandanus leaf 1 fen, deer antler (roasted) 1 fen,1 cent (roasted centipede), 1 fen of pepper (sweated), 1 fen of dried ginger, 10 pieces of pearl oyster, 1 fen of chicken tongue incense.

Source

From *Jiyuan Fang*, cited in Volume 28 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cases of possession by ghosts or gu, and for toxic conditions with unpredictable manifestations.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi on an empty stomach with wine, three times daily.

Shark Skin Powder,From *Jiyuan Fang*, cited in Volume 28 of *Wai Tai*.,For cases of possession by ghosts or gu, and for toxic conditions with unpredictable manifestations.

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