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Earth Ghost Pill,For carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Earth Ghost Pill

Chinese Name : 土鬼丹

Drug Formulation

1 whole golden-headed centipede, 1 qian of verdigris, 1 qian of bismuth sulfate, 2 qian of blackfish bone, 1 fen of musk.

Source

Quoted from the “Formulas of the Palace Attendant” in Volume 16 of *Bai Yi*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Use a needle dipped in oil to apply the medicine to the affected area; if the sore has not ruptured, apply moxibustion to break the skin before applying the medicine.

Earth Ghost Pill,Quoted from the “Formulas of the Palace Attendant” in Volume 16 of *Bai Yi*.,For carbuncles.

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