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Boil-Resolving Toad Venom Pill,For carbuncles, boils, and abscesses on the back.

Formulas Name : Boil-Resolving Toad Venom Pill

Chinese Name : 消疔酥信丹

Drug Formulation

6 fen of ground Du Su, 5 fen of white arsenic (i.e., white Xinshi; red arsenic is ineffective), 3 qian of black jujube pulp, and 3 qian of brown sugar.

Source

From *Collected Proven Formulas of the Auspicious People*, Volume 2.

Processing

Mix the ingredients into a paste.

Benefits

For carbuncles, boils, and abscesses on the back.

Instructions for Use

To treat a fresh carbuncle, first rub the affected area with fresh ginger to open the pores, or lance the head of the boil; then apply a small piece of the ointment to the head of the carbuncle, and it will dissipate on its own.

Note

Do not ingest.

Boil-Resolving Toad Venom Pill，From *Collected Proven Formulas of the Auspicious People*, Volume 2.，For carbuncles, boils, and abscesses on the back.

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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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