Three-Root Powder，From *Selected Marvelous Medical Formulas*, cited in Volume 399 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.，For cases of roundworm activity accompanied by incessant crying, which is particularly severe around the beginning of each lunar month.
Three-Root Powder
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Formulas Name : Three-Root Powder
Chinese Name : 三根散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Guanzhong root, 1 liang of Chinese toon root, 1 liang of sour pomegranate root, half a liang of chestnut thorns, half a liang of old cotton, and half a liang of dried lacquer.
Source
From *Selected Marvelous Medical Formulas*, cited in Volume 399 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.
Processing
Burn each of the above ingredients to ash while preserving their essential properties, then grind into a fine powder.
Benefits
For cases of roundworm activity accompanied by incessant crying, which is particularly severe around the beginning of each lunar month.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose, add 8 fen of water, decoct until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.
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Three-Root Powder,For cases of roundworm activity accompanied by incessant crying, which is particularly severe around the beginning of each lunar month.