Centipede and Scorpion Powder，*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Boils.
Centipede and Scorpion Powder
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Formulas Name : Centipede and Scorpion Powder
Chinese Name : 蜈蝎散
Drug Formulation
1 whole scorpion, 2 centipedes.
Source
*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.
Processing
Crush the ingredients together, place them inside an empty walnut shell (with the kernel removed), tie it tightly with string, seal it with yellow clay, and roast it over low heat until the clay shell makes a sound; alternatively, it can be baked in a clay pot. Remove and grind into a fine powder.
Benefits
Boils.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 packet (2 g) daily before bedtime. For frail children, divide the dose into two oral administrations.
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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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Centipede and Scorpion Powder,Boils.