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Five-Flower Powder,For all types of swollen abscesses, whether already ulcerated or not yet ulcerated.

Formulas Name : Five-Flower Powder

Chinese Name : 五花散

Drug Formulation

3 qian of white melia flower, 3 qian of white windflower (if no flowers are available, use the stems instead), 3 qian of white chrysanthemum (potted chrysanthemums are especially effective), 3 qian of white lotus flower, 3 qian of honeysuckle (fresh is even better).

Source

*Compilation of Hua’s Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For all types of swollen abscesses, whether already ulcerated or not yet ulcerated.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Flower Powder,*Compilation of Hua’s Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.,For all types of swollen abscesses, whether already ulcerated or not yet ulcerated.

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