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Cicada Shell Ointment,Accumulation of blood and qi leads to body odor.

Formulas Name : Cicada Shell Ointment

Chinese Name : 蝉壳膏

Drug Formulation

49 cicada shells, 7 black plums (pitted and lightly roasted), 1 liang of green alum, 1 he of silkworm brine, 7 ancient copper coins, and 7 apricot kernels (soaked in hot water and skinned).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 101.

Processing

Grind all the ingredients except the ancient coins into an extremely fine powder, then mix it with the silkworm brine.

Benefits

Accumulation of blood and qi leads to body odor.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the area with soapberry water, pat dry, and rub the armpit with a coin until it becomes warm. Once the heat has subsided slightly, remove the armpit hair, then apply the medicine and cover it with talcum powder. The condition will be cured after 2–3 treatments.

Cicada Shell Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 101.,Accumulation of blood and qi leads to body odor.

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