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Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Powder) 牡蠣散 (牡蛎散)

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Formula Type	Formulas that Stabilize and Bind
Diagnosis	Unstable wei qi and constrained heat at the level of the Ying qi
Action	Inhibits sweating Stabilizes exterior
Indication	Spontaneous sweating that worsens at night, palpitations, easily startled, shortness of breath, irritability, general debility, lethargyT: pale-redP: thin frail
Remarks	Stops sweating without any tonifying actions.
Ingredients	Huang Qi (15 g) Ma Huang (9 g) Fu Xiao Mai (30 g)

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