A Touch of Gold

A Touch of Gold,Used for sores covering the entire body that have ulcerated and become as soft as a mushy pear, accompanied by dryness, pain, and pus that does not dry up.

Formulas Name : A Touch of Gold

Chinese Name : 一抹金

Drug Formulation

Lilu (thoroughly washed and roasted) 5 qian, Shechuangzi (dust and soil removed) 5 qian, Red Dan (calcined) 5 qian, Sulfur 2 qian, Red Ocher 2 qian, White Alum (calcined) 2 qian, Gallnut (internal insect debris removed) 2 qian, Phellodendron Bark (coarse bark removed) 2 qian, Mercury Oxide 50 tie.

Source

From *Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.

Processing

The first eight ingredients should be either sun-dried or roasted, then ground into a fine powder. Combine this powder with the mercury oxide in a mortar and pound until uniform. Use raw, fatty pork lard, finely chopped, and mix it with the medicinal powder in a clay bowl, pounding until thoroughly blended.

Benefits

Used for sores covering the entire body that have ulcerated and become as soft as a mushy pear, accompanied by dryness, pain, and pus that does not dry up.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected areas; it may also be mixed with clear oil for application.

A Touch of Gold,From *Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.,Used for sores covering the entire body that have ulcerated and become as soft as a mushy pear, accompanied by dryness, pain, and pus that does not dry up.

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