Trichosanthes and Oyster Shell Powder

金匱要略散劑

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Source

金匱要略

Original text

For lily disease with thirst that does not abate, Gualou Muli San governs it. (Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet))

Composition

Gualougen and Muli (calcined) in equal parts. The above is made into a fine powder; take one fangcunbi with a drink, three times daily. (Shanghan Zabing Lun)

Preparation

The above is made into a fine powder; take one fangcunbi (2g) with a drink, three times daily.

Form

散劑

Function

Generate fluids and quench thirst, enrich yin and subdue yang.

Traditional indications

For lily disease with depletion of Body Fluids presenting with thirst.