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Xianyao Powder,Persistent diarrhea in children.

Formulas Name : Xianyao Powder

Chinese Name : 仙药散

Drug Formulation

Chinese yam (half raw, half roasted).

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 3 of *Xian Nian Ji*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Persistent diarrhea in children.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with rock sugar in boiling water.

Xianyao Powder,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 3 of *Xian Nian Ji*.,Persistent diarrhea in children.

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