Alum Extract,From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 24.,For dry or moist itching, as well as malignant sores and alopecia.
Alum Extract
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Formulas Name : Alum Extract
Chinese Name : 矾石沥
Drug Formulation
3 fen of alum, 3 fen of sulfur, 3 fen of sodium carbonate, 3 fen of coarse salt, 6 he of pine resin, and 8 liang of white sugar.
Source
From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 24.
Processing
Cut all the above ingredients into pieces the size of a finger. First, take a steamer lid and place it upside down over a copper vessel. Place the ingredients in the steamer, arrange them on top of the lid, and cover them completely with pine resin and white sugar. Cover this with another large lid. Steam 5 sheng of rice; the medicinal liquid will flow into the vessel. Seal the liquid tightly.
Benefits
For dry or moist itching, as well as malignant sores and alopecia.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the affected area while slightly warm, twice daily.
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Alum Extract,For dry or moist itching, as well as malignant sores and alopecia.