Alum and Sulfur Powder

Alum and Sulfur Powder,Wind-heat ascends to attack the Yangming meridian, causing a purplish discoloration of the face and nose, accompanied by prickling sensations and hidden rashes.

Formulas Name : Alum and Sulfur Powder

Chinese Name : 矾硫散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of dried alum, half a liang of sulfur.

Source

From *Yi Tong*, Volume 66.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Wind-heat ascends to attack the Yangming meridian, causing a purplish discoloration of the face and nose, accompanied by prickling sensations and hidden rashes.

Instructions for Use

Mix with red dye to match the color, then dilute with saliva and apply topically. Take Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder internally.

Alum and Sulfur Powder,From *Yi Tong*, Volume 66.,Wind-heat ascends to attack the Yangming meridian, causing a purplish discoloration of the face and nose, accompanied by prickling sensations and hidden rashes.

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