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Empirical Remedy for Burns,For burns from water or fire, where the skin has peeled off and the flesh is raw, causing unbearable pain.

Formulas Name : Empirical Remedy for Burns

Chinese Name : 经验烫伤药

Drug Formulation

3 liang of roasted turtle shell, 3 liang of cicada wings, 3 liang of raw Jun, 3 liang of buckwheat.

Source

*Selected Precious Family-Transmitted Formulas by Ding Ganren*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For burns from water or fire, where the skin has peeled off and the flesh is raw, causing unbearable pain.

Instructions for Use

Mix with vegetable oil and apply as a poultice.

Empirical Remedy for Burns，*Selected Precious Family-Transmitted Formulas by Ding Ganren*.，For burns from water or fire, where the skin has peeled off and the flesh is raw, causing unbearable pain.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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