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Purges and expels parasites
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach
Improves childhood nutritional impairment

Ingredients

8 substances in Bu Dai Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Zhu15 gTonify Qi

Fu Ling15 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness

Gan Cao15 gTonify Qi

Lu Hui15 gPurgatives

Ren Shen15 gTonify Qi

Shi Jun Zi60 gExpel Parasites No specimen photographWu Yi60 gExpel Parasites

Ye Ming Sha60 gDrain Fire

Preparation & dosage

Powder. Grind all herbs into an even powder.

Take one 3 gram dose in the morning on an empty stomach with pork soup

Safety — read before use

None Noted

Originally Appeared In:

Supplement to the Pocket Sized Discussion of Formulas for Children (Bu Yao Xiu Zhen Xiao er Fang Lun)

Sources & References

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