Water Chestnut Paste

Water Chestnut Paste,Ringworm.

Formulas Name : Water Chestnut Paste

Chinese Name : 马蹄膏

Drug Formulation

White water chestnuts (calcined to preserve their properties).

Source

*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above into a powder. Separately, pound purslane into a paste, add water, and simmer until it forms a paste.

Benefits

Ringworm.

Instructions for Use

Mix with the powder prepared earlier and apply to the affected area.

Water Chestnut Paste,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.,Ringworm.

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