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Erhui Powder,For toxic swellings caused by boils.

Formulas Name : Erhui Powder

Chinese Name : 二灰散

Drug Formulation

3 thorn needles (with hooked tips, rotten ones), 7 cloves.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 136.

Processing

Burn the above herbs together in a bottle until the smoke ceases, then grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For toxic swellings caused by boils.

Instructions for Use

Mix with the feces of an infant less than one month old and apply to the swollen area 2–3 times daily.

Erhui Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 136.,For toxic swellings caused by boils.

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