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Bandage Formula,For boils, abscesses, and carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Bandage Formula

Chinese Name : 箍药

Drug Formulation

Chuanwu and Phellodendron bark in equal parts.

Source

From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind into a powder.

Benefits

For boils, abscesses, and carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Mix with pig bile and apply all around the affected area, leaving only the center open to allow for ventilation.

Bandage Formula，From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 18.，For boils, abscesses, and carbuncles.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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