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Water Horse Powder,For all types of hemorrhoids.

Formulas Name : Water Horse Powder

Chinese Name : 水马散

Drug Formulation

“Pozi” (also known as “Shuima’er”; these are long-legged creatures that leap across the water’s surface. Collect 30 of them from still water during the three dog days of summer).

Source

*Dongyi Baojian: Chapter on External Conditions*, Volume 4.

Processing

Wrap 10 pieces in each of 3 paper packets, hang them in a shaded area to air-dry, and use one packet per dose.

Benefits

For all types of hemorrhoids.

Instructions for Use

Grind into a fine powder; take with warm wine on an empty stomach. Wait a considerable time before eating. Take three doses consecutively over three days; results will be evident within 10 days. For chronic hemorrhoids accompanied by pus and blood, 20–30 doses will eradicate the condition completely.

Water Horse Powder，*Dongyi Baojian: Chapter on External Conditions*, Volume 4.，For all types of hemorrhoids.

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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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