Erfan Powder

Erfan Powder,For tonsillar abscesses.

Formulas Name : Erfan Powder

Chinese Name : 二矾散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of realgar, 5 qian of curcuma, 2.5 qian of white alum (raw), and 0.5 fen of gallic alum.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 106.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For tonsillar abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Blow the mixture into the throat through a bamboo tube.

Erfan Powder,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 106.,For tonsillar abscesses.

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