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Two Extraordinary Formulas,Edema.

Formulas Name : Two Extraordinary Formulas

Chinese Name : 二奇方

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of talc.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Edema.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Two Extraordinary Formulas，From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 5.，Edema.

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