Black Alum and Glycerin

Black Alum and Glycerin,Lower limb ulcers.

Formulas Name : Black Alum and Glycerin

Chinese Name : 黑矾甘油

Drug Formulation

Black alum (ferrous sulfate) 20 g, acacia flowers 60 g, glycerin as needed.

Source

*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.

Processing

Crush the black alum, heat it in an iron pot, pour in the acacia flowers, and stir for five to ten minutes. When the black alum foams and melts, and the acacia flowers turn dark brown, remove the mixture and grind it into a powder.

Benefits

Lower limb ulcers.

Instructions for Use

To use, take 10 g of the powder, add 15–20 mL of glycerin to form a black paste, and apply externally to the wound.

Black Alum and Glycerin,*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.,Lower limb ulcers.

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