Black Plum Vinegar Method

Black Plum Vinegar Method,Sudden swelling and pain in the fingers is called “substitute finger.”

Formulas Name : Black Plum Vinegar Method

Chinese Name : 乌梅醋法

Drug Formulation

Black plum kernels.

Source

The formula is from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 23), citing *Formulas for Emergencies*; the name appears in *Direct Pointers* (Vol. 24).

Benefits

Sudden swelling and pain in the fingers is called “substitute finger.”

Instructions for Use

Mix with a pestle and vinegar. Soak the finger in the mixture. It will be cured in a short while.

Black Plum Vinegar Method,The formula is from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 23), citing *Formulas for Emergencies*; the name appears in *Direct Pointers* (Vol. 24).,Sudden swelling and pain in the fingers is called “substitute finger.”

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