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Alum Tincture,Ringworm.

Formulas Name : Alum Tincture

Chinese Name : 白矾酊

Drug Formulation

10 g of alum powder, 90 ml of alcohol.

Source

*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Benefits

Ringworm.

Instructions for Use

Mix and apply topically.

Alum Tincture,*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Ringworm.

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