A Surefire Formula for Persistent Tinea,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,For chronic, stubborn tinea that has not responded to fumigation, rubbing, or washing with other medications.
A Surefire Formula for Persistent Tinea
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Formulas Name : A Surefire Formula for Persistent Tinea
Chinese Name : 顽癣必效方
Drug Formulation
4 liang of Sichuan hibiscus bark, 4 qian of mercury oxide, 4 qian of realgar, 4 cakes of “Hundred Herbs Decoction,” 1 qian of blister beetle (whole), 1 qian and 5 fen of croton seed (oil removed), 2 liang of rhubarb, and 2 liang of sea-grape bark.
Source
From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder and mix with yin-yang water.
Benefits
For chronic, stubborn tinea that has not responded to fumigation, rubbing, or washing with other medications.
Instructions for Use
Apply the medicine to scratched areas. Wait until the scabs fall off on their own.
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A Surefire Formula for Persistent Tinea,For chronic, stubborn tinea that has not responded to fumigation, rubbing, or washing with other medications.