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Talc, Alum, and Licorice Powder,For painful dysuria and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Talc, Alum, and Licorice Powder

Chinese Name : 滑石矾石甘草散

Drug Formulation

Talc 6 liang, Alum 6 liang, Licorice 3 liang.

Source

From *Fang Ji*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For painful dysuria and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with warm water.

Talc, Alum, and Licorice Powder，From *Fang Ji*.，For painful dysuria and difficulty urinating.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026

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