Cangjinsha Powder

Cangjinsha Powder,Boils.

Formulas Name : Cangjinsha Powder

Chinese Name : 苍金砂散

Drug Formulation

Turnip root and iron oxide scale, each in equal parts.

Source

The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Volume 22); the name is cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Volume 273), which references *Ji Sheng*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Boils.

Instructions for Use

Use a large needle to make an incision, then shave a piece of turnip root to the thickness of a needle. Apply the iron oxide coating to the needle puncture site, then apply the ground mixture to seal it. Finally, apply a one-cun spoonful of crimson silk cloth coated with the mixture over the area. Replace the dressing as soon as pus emerges; the root will be drawn out shortly thereafter.

Note

Avoid greasy and cold foods.

Cangjinsha Powder,The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Volume 22); the name is cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Volume 273), which references *Ji Sheng*.,Boils.

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