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Alum and Frankincense Powder,For children with sores inside the ear caused by otitis, or with pus discharge.

Formulas Name : Alum and Frankincense Powder

Chinese Name : 矾香散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white alum (burned to ash), 1 fen of Cnidium monnieri (ground into powder).

Source

From *General Essentials of Health*, Volume 18.

Processing

Mix the above ingredients, add 0.5 fen of powdered musk, and grind them together until fine.

Benefits

For children with sores inside the ear caused by otitis, or with pus discharge.

Instructions for Use

Apply 1 zi of the mixture to the affected ear each time.

Alum and Frankincense Powder,From *General Essentials of Health*, Volume 18.,For children with sores inside the ear caused by otitis, or with pus discharge.

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