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Damp-Toxin Powder,For lower-body sores.

Formulas Name : Damp-Toxin Powder

Chinese Name : 湿毒散

Drug Formulation

Earthworm castings 1 liang (preferably from a chive field), copper patina 3 fen,5 fen of musk, 5 fen of borneol, 5 fen of dragon’s blood, 1 qian of soot, 3 qian of colophony, 3 qian of camphor, 3 qian of catechu, 3 qian of frankincense (roasted), 3 qian of myrrh (roasted), 1 liang of white zinc, 1 liang of lead powder, and 2 liang of orpiment.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For lower-body sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply topically.

Damp-Toxin Powder,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,For lower-body sores.

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