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Alum Ointment,For a membrane on a child’s cornea.

Formulas Name : Alum Ointment

Chinese Name : 白矾膏

Drug Formulation

Alum (simmered until all liquid has evaporated) 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 181.

Processing

Place 4 he of clear water in a seasoned copper vessel and simmer until reduced to half a he; remove the dregs, add a small amount of white honey, and filter through cotton.

Benefits

For a membrane on a child’s cornea.

Instructions for Use

Apply three times daily, using a drop the size of a millet seed.

Alum Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 181.,For a membrane on a child’s cornea.

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