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Three-Molting Six-One Powder

Formulas Name : Three-Molting Six-One Powder

Chinese Name : 三蜕六一散

Drug Formulation

Snake shed, silkworm shed, cicada shed (each calcined), talc 1 qian, licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Childbirth Care*, Middle Volume.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take with wine.

Three-Molting Six-One Powder，From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Childbirth Care*, Middle Volume.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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