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Five-Color Toad Venom Ink

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Five-Color Toad Venom Ink

Formulas Name : Five-Color Toad Venom Ink

Chinese Name : 五色蟾酥墨

Drug Formulation

1 liang of realgar, 1 liang of silver vermilion, 1 liang of bile alum, 1 liang of Shaofen, 1 liang of gambir, 1 liang of verdigris, 1 liang of borax, 1 qian of musk.

Source

*Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Shape toad venom into strips the thickness of a pen tube and air-dry them.

Instructions for Use

Grind with water and apply to the affected area.

Five-Color Toad Venom Ink,*Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 4.,

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