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Alum Ring,For insect and animal bites.

Formulas Name : Alum Ring

Chinese Name : 明矾圈

Drug Formulation

1 liang of alum.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For insect and animal bites.

Instructions for Use

Mix with water and knead into a ring to wrap around the affected area. Melt the alum in a spoon, pour it into the flour ring, and it will instantly turn into clear water, thereby neutralizing the poison.

Alum Ring,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.,For insect and animal bites.

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