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Boil Pills,Effective for all types of carbuncles; damp phlegm with wandering pathogenesis; and early-stage syphilis sores.

Formulas Name : Boil Pills

Chinese Name : 疔疮丸

Drug Formulation

Croton seed (with skin and membrane removed) 3 qian, Mingxiong 3 qian, raw rhubarb 3 qian.

Source

*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 34.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add a paste of sifted flour and vinegar to form pills the size of a golden phoenix flower seed.

Benefits

Effective for all types of carbuncles; damp phlegm with wandering pathogenesis; and early-stage syphilis sores.

Instructions for Use

Take 23 pills per dose with hot water; it is harmless to have 3–4 bowel movements. Weak individuals should take only 19 pills, and the condition will resolve on its own; a sneeze indicates recovery.

Boil Pills,*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 34.,Effective for all types of carbuncles; damp phlegm with wandering pathogenesis; and early-stage syphilis sores.

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