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Flower Dew Ointment,For severe itching of smallpox scabs that have been scratched until they form sores, yet the scabs do not fall off.

Formulas Name : Flower Dew Ointment

Chinese Name : 花露膏

Drug Formulation

Cicada Shedding (roasted until dry, finely ground into powder), white honey (used raw).

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For severe itching of smallpox scabs that have been scratched until they form sores, yet the scabs do not fall off.

Instructions for Use

Mix thoroughly and apply to the sores.

Flower Dew Ointment,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 9.,For severe itching of smallpox scabs that have been scratched until they form sores, yet the scabs do not fall off.

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