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Restrains leakage and stops bleeding

Bleeding of many kinds, particularly from deficiency Uterine bleeding (Beng Lou), classically with Qian Cao Gen Vomiting of blood and nosebleed Bleeding wounds, dusted on as a powder

Secures Jing and stops discharge

Kidney deficiency with nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation or vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge from a wide range of causes

Controls acidity and relieves pain

Excess stomach acid with epigastric pain, sour belching or reflux; paired with Zhe Bei Mu as Wu Bei San

Dries Damp and promotes healing of sores (moves Blood)

Chronic ulcers that will not heal, long-standing Damp rashes, eczema and weeping sores, applied as a fine powder