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Boil-Resolving and Mind-Nourishing Pill,For abscesses and boils: if not yet ruptured, this formula disperses them; if already ruptured, it promotes healing.

Formulas Name : Boil-Resolving and Mind-Nourishing Pill

Chinese Name : 消痈益志丹

Drug Formulation

Polygala root (soaked in rice water, washed, sun-dried, and stir-fried).

Source

From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abscesses and boils: if not yet ruptured, this formula disperses them; if already ruptured, it promotes healing.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with hot wine.

Boil-Resolving and Mind-Nourishing Pill，From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 1.，For abscesses and boils: if not yet ruptured, this formula disperses them; if already ruptured, it promotes healing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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