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Five-Note Pill,For redness, swelling, and malignant sores.

Formulas Name : Five-Note Pill

Chinese Name : 五音锭

Drug Formulation

Real Realgar 1 qian, Bear Bile 1 qian, Beijing Ink 1 qian, Cinnabar 1 qian, Musk 5 fen, Calamus 1 fen.

Source

*Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. First, dissolve the Beijing ink in a small amount of wine; then add the bear bile and grind until smooth; finally, add the other powders and grind together to form a pill.

Benefits

For redness, swelling, and malignant sores.

Instructions for Use

When ready to use, grind the paste with clean water; dip a new brush into the medicine and apply it around the affected area.

Note

Contraindicated for white ulcers.

Five-Note Pill,*Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.,For redness, swelling, and malignant sores.

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