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Dampness-Resolving Powder

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Dampness-Resolving Powder,For damp-stagnation carbuncles below the ankle where there is a sensation of impending suppuration.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Resolving Powder

Chinese Name : 利湿散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Palace Pink, 1 liang of calcined alum, 5 qian of borax, 1 qian of mercury oxide.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For damp-stagnation carbuncles below the ankle where there is a sensation of impending suppuration.

Instructions for Use

First, use a needle to drain the toxic fluid; then, dip a paper wick in the powdered medicine and insert it into the puncture site, applying an ointment externally. Once the opening has widened slightly, apply more of the mixture and wrap the area with cotton and white cloth. It should heal within a few days.

Dampness-Resolving Powder,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 6.,For damp-stagnation carbuncles below the ankle where there is a sensation of impending suppuration.

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