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Eight-Treasure Antiseptic Powder

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Eight-Treasure Antiseptic Powder,For abscesses and carbuncles in the early stages, characterized by swelling, pain, slight redness, and a flushed face.

Formulas Name : Eight-Treasure Antiseptic Powder

Chinese Name : 八宝消毒散

Drug Formulation

8 fen of toad venom, 4 qian of scorpion tail, 4 qian of realgar, 4 qian of dried silkworm, 4 qian of roasted milk myrrh, 4 qian of silver cinnabar, 2 qian of Coptis, and 4 fen of borneol.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For abscesses and carbuncles in the early stages, characterized by swelling, pain, slight redness, and a flushed face.

Instructions for Use

Mix with an ointment and apply as a plaster.

Eight-Treasure Antiseptic Powder，From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.，For abscesses and carbuncles in the early stages, characterized by swelling, pain, slight redness, and a flushed face.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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