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A Secret Formula Not to Be Revealed,Effective against blood-wind tinea, scabies, and various skin sores.

Formulas Name : A Secret Formula Not to Be Revealed

Chinese Name : 不传妙方

Drug Formulation

Green willow bark and Sichuan pepper in equal parts (roasted until dry; take 4 liang of pure powder), 1 liang of dried alum, and 5 whole scorpions (baked).

Source

From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Effective against blood-wind tinea, scabies, and various skin sores.

Instructions for Use

Mix with lard and apply topically.

A Secret Formula Not to Be Revealed，From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 3.，Effective against blood-wind tinea, scabies, and various skin sores.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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