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Alum and Vermilion Powder,Mouth sores.

Formulas Name : Alum and Vermilion Powder

Chinese Name : 矾丹散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of dried alum, 1 qian of yellow orpiment (roasted), 1 qian of white plum (burned until its essence remains), 1 qian and 5 fen of Ren Zhong Bai, and a small amount of musk (ground separately).

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind each of the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix thoroughly, and grind again.

Benefits

Mouth sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply dry to the affected area.

Alum and Vermilion Powder,*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.,Mouth sores.

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