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Five-Ash Powder,Effective for all five types of hemorrhoids, regardless of whether they are internal or external, female or male, caused by cold or heat, or resulting from overwork or dampness.

Formulas Name : Five-Ash Powder

Chinese Name : 五灰散

Drug Formulation

Softshell turtle shell, hedgehog skin, left hind hoof of a pig, bee hive, and snake shed—each in equal parts (one version includes musk and omits hedgehog skin).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 295), citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*.

Processing

Burn the ingredients until only the essence remains, then grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

Effective for all five types of hemorrhoids, regardless of whether they are internal or external, female or male, caused by cold or heat, or resulting from overwork or dampness.

Instructions for Use

Mix 2 qian with flower water; take one dose on an empty stomach and one before bedtime, each mixed with congee or broth. If not cured after 5 doses, continue treatment. One formulation may also be applied topically to the affected area.

Five-Ash Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 295), citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*.,Effective for all five types of hemorrhoids, regardless of whether they are internal or external, female or male, caused by cold or heat, or resulting from overwork or dampness.

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