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Siwu Powder,Pediatric “Running Horse” Malnutrition.

Formulas Name : Siwu Powder

Chinese Name : 四物散

Drug Formulation

1 fen of powdered mercury, 1 fen of musk, 1 fen of quicklime, 1 fen of lead丹 (roasted until purple).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 172.

Processing

For the above four ingredients, first grind the first three into a fine powder; then add the lead丹 and grind again until uniform, until it resembles the color of a peach blossom.

Benefits

Pediatric “Running Horse” Malnutrition.

Instructions for Use

Apply with a chicken feather.

Siwu Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 172.,Pediatric “Running Horse” Malnutrition.

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