Green Alum Powder

Green Alum Powder,For nail abscesses and dark, bluish spots on the fingertips.

Formulas Name : Green Alum Powder

Chinese Name : 绿矾散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of aloe vera, half a liang of musk, 2 liang of green alum (burned to ash).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 65); name cited in *Zhizhi* (Vol. 24).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For nail abscesses and dark, bluish spots on the fingertips.

Instructions for Use

Place the ingredients in a silk pouch, insert the affected finger into the pouch, and secure it with thread so that it does not move. Continue treatment until healed.

Green Alum Powder,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 65); name cited in *Zhizhi* (Vol. 24).,For nail abscesses and dark, bluish spots on the fingertips.

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