Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus

Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus,For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.

Formulas Name : Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus

Chinese Name : 作腐提脓膏

Drug Formulation

Castor seeds 3 qian, mercury oxide 3 qian, dragon’s blood 2 qian, croton seeds 5 qian, camphor 1 qian, arsenic 5 fen, snail meat 2 pieces.

Source

From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Dry in the sun, then grind all ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.

Instructions for Use

Mix with sesame oil and apply topically; cover with cotton paper, or apply as a poultice. The affected area will ulcerate after just one application.

Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 12.,For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.

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