Two-Ingredient Disinfecting Powder

Two-Ingredient Disinfecting Powder,For sores and ulcers caused by wind-damp-heat toxins, eczema, redness, swelling, itching, and pain, as well as venomous insect bites; hot boils, heat rash, acne, scabies, rashes, and itchy sores caused by wind-damp; throat inflammation caused by a snake coiling around the throat; and damp-heat toxins. Also for sores and ulcers caused by damp toxins, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, itching, and oozing discharge; chronic otitis media; dermatitis; and skin rashes.

Formulas Name : Two-Ingredient Disinfecting Powder

Chinese Name : 二味消毒散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white alum, 2 qian of pure realgar.

Source

*Compendium of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For sores and ulcers caused by wind-damp-heat toxins, eczema, redness, swelling, itching, and pain, as well as venomous insect bites; hot boils, heat rash, acne, scabies, rashes, and itchy sores caused by wind-damp; throat inflammation caused by a snake coiling around the throat; and damp-heat toxins. Also for sores and ulcers caused by damp toxins, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, itching, and oozing discharge; chronic otitis media; dermatitis; and skin rashes.

Instructions for Use

Brew the mixture as a tea to clear and regulate; dip a goose feather in it and gently wipe the affected area.

Two-Ingredient Disinfecting Powder,*Compendium of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 1.,For sores and ulcers caused by wind-damp-heat toxins, eczema, redness, swelling, itching, and pain, as well as venomous insect bites; hot boils, heat rash, acne, scabies, rashes, and itchy sores caused by wind-damp; throat inflammation caused by a snake coiling around the throat; and damp-heat toxins. Also for sores and ulcers caused by damp toxins, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, itching, and oozing discharge; chronic otitis media; dermatitis; and skin rashes.

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