Jiu Huang Dan

Jiu Huang Dan,For abscesses and carbuncles that have already ruptured but are draining poorly, accompanied by swelling and pain; or for lymph node tuberculosis.

Formulas Name : Jiu Huang Dan

Chinese Name : 九黄丹

Drug Formulation

Myrrh 2 qian, Frankincense 2 qian, Sichuan Fritillary Bulb 2 qian, Realgar 2 qian, Cinnabar 3 qian, Cinnabar 1 qian, Moonstone 2 qian, Borneol 3 fen, Gypsum (calcined) 6 qian.

Source

From *Secrets of the Medicine Chest*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For abscesses and carbuncles that have already ruptured but are draining poorly, accompanied by swelling and pain; or for lymph node tuberculosis.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the wound site and cover with a thin plaster.

Jiu Huang Dan,From *Secrets of the Medicine Chest*.,For abscesses and carbuncles that have already ruptured but are draining poorly, accompanied by swelling and pain; or for lymph node tuberculosis.

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