Seahorse Powder

Seahorse Powder,For boils and abscesses on the back that have not yet become gangrenous or ulcerated.

Formulas Name : Seahorse Powder

Chinese Name : 海马散

Drug Formulation

1 pair of seahorses (roasted until yellow), 1 qian of cinnabar, 3 qian of male deer antler essence, 5 li of musk, 1 fen of camphor, and 1 qian of tortoise shell flakes (roasted with yellow earth).

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add a small amount of mercury and grind until no grains remain visible.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses on the back that have not yet become gangrenous or ulcerated.

Instructions for Use

For external use.

Seahorse Powder,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,For boils and abscesses on the back that have not yet become gangrenous or ulcerated.

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