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Xianzi Powder,For sores and scabies covering the entire body that have flared up repeatedly over the years.

Formulas Name : Xianzi Powder

Chinese Name : 仙子散

Drug Formulation

Kushen, Wilfordia, Vitex fruit, Polygonum multiflorum, and Schizonepeta—each in equal parts.

Source

*Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For sores and scabies covering the entire body that have flared up repeatedly over the years.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with wine before meals, 2–3 times daily.

Note

Avoid foods that induce wind.

Xianzi Powder,*Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 15.,For sores and scabies covering the entire body that have flared up repeatedly over the years.

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