Shusheng Powder

Shusheng Powder,Effective for all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings that refuse to subside.

Formulas Name : Shusheng Powder

Chinese Name : 殊圣散

Drug Formulation

2 snails (finely ground), 5 pieces of Trichosanthes seed pulp (each the size of a marble, ground into powder), and 2 qian of yellow hollyhock flower or leaf (either may be ground into powder).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 284.

Processing

Pound the hibiscus flowers to extract their juice, then mix with the powdered ingredients from the above formula and grind until a sticky paste forms.

Benefits

Effective for all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings that refuse to subside.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area, leaving an opening. Change the dressing three times a day.

Shusheng Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 284.,Effective for all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings that refuse to subside.

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