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Formula for Applying Ash and Artemisia,Vitiligo.

Formulas Name : Formula for Applying Ash and Artemisia

Chinese Name : 灰藋涂方

Drug Formulation

Equisetum ash (any amount; burn to ash, line with paper, extract the juice, and refine until it becomes a paste, approximately 2 spoonfuls), realgar 1 qian, cinnabar 1 qian, talcum powder 1 qian, musk 1 qian, toad ash 1 qian, sulfur 1 qian, and alum ash 1 qian.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the latter seven ingredients into a powder, mix with the concentrated ash-and-mugwort juice, and simmer until it becomes a paste.

Benefits

Vitiligo.

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment; replace it when dry. If the ointment hardens, moisten it with vinegar.

Formula for Applying Ash and Artemisia,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 18.,Vitiligo.

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