Five Whites Powder

Five Whites Powder,For boils and abscesses on the back characterized by intense heat and redness, as well as those that have ruptured but have not healed, and for conditions such as breast abscesses in women.

Formulas Name : Five Whites Powder

Chinese Name : 五白散

Drug Formulation

Fragrant White Angelica, White Fresh Bark, Bletilla, White Weiye, and White Lonicera—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 284.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses on the back characterized by intense heat and redness, as well as those that have ruptured but have not healed, and for conditions such as breast abscesses in women.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zi of ground frankincense, mix with fresh water, and take orally; also apply to the affected area.

Five Whites Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 284.,For boils and abscesses on the back characterized by intense heat and redness, as well as those that have ruptured but have not healed, and for conditions such as breast abscesses in women.

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