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Snail Mud Pills,For gastric reflux and dysphagia.

Formulas Name : Snail Mud Pills

Chinese Name : 螺泥丸

Drug Formulation

Any number of river snails.

Source

From *Experienced Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 36 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Wash the snails thoroughly, place them in a porcelain basin of water, and allow them to expel their mud. Spread ash on the ground using a rice sieve, then lay cotton paper over the ash. Remove the snails that have been soaking, allowing the muddy water to drain until it becomes clear. Immediately skim off the clear water from the surface, then pour the mud onto the paper. Wait for the mud to dry, then form it into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For gastric reflux and dysphagia.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with Agastache Decoction.

Snail Mud Pills,From *Experienced Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 36 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,For gastric reflux and dysphagia.

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