Alum and Mugwort Decoction

Alum and Mugwort Decoction,Severe leprosy.

Formulas Name : Alum and Mugwort Decoction

Chinese Name : 矾艾煎

Drug Formulation

4 liang of alum, half a jin of Qi mugwort, half a jin of Chinese toon bark, and half a jin of Chinese toon bark.

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Severe leprosy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct into a broth and use for a bath. Recovery occurs after several treatments.

Alum and Mugwort Decoction,*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.,Severe leprosy.

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