Water-Expelling Powder

Water-Expelling Powder,Used for water-toxin-induced sores accompanied by persistent swelling and pain.

Formulas Name : Water-Expelling Powder

Chinese Name : 追水散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of genuine charcoal ash, 1 wild boar gallbladder, and 2 liang of clam shell powder.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 133.

Processing

Sift the charcoal ash through a fine sieve. Spread a sheet of paper on the ground and spread the ash to a thickness of about two fingers. Pour the bile from the wild boar’s gallbladder over the ash. Leave it overnight, then collect the damp mixture coated with ash and dry it in the sun. Combine it with the clam powder and grind into a uniform powder.

Benefits

Used for water-toxin-induced sores accompanied by persistent swelling and pain.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount to the sore each time. If the sore has closed, use a needle to pierce it open and apply the powder; the fluid will immediately drain out.

Water-Expelling Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 133.,Used for water-toxin-induced sores accompanied by persistent swelling and pain.

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