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White Reed Powder,Uncontrollable vomiting.

Formulas Name : White Reed Powder

Chinese Name : 白茅散

Drug Formulation

Cloves 1 fen, mulberry flower leaves 1 fen, ginseng (stem removed) 1 fen, patchouli leaves (soil removed) 1 fen, white茅 root (chopped) 1 fen.

Source

*General Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Uncontrollable vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; boil in 1 small zhan of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain out the residue; divide the decoction into small portions and take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

White Reed Powder，*General Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 10.，Uncontrollable vomiting.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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