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Formula for Boils and Abscesses,Cerebral abscess, mastitis, and multiple furuncles.

Formulas Name : Formula for Boils and Abscesses

Chinese Name : 疔痈方

Drug Formulation

Pangolin scales (stir-fried with clam powder) 12g, whole centipedes 2.2g, soapberry thorns 12g, frankincense 9g, myrrh 9g, Tianhua fen 18g, Anemarrhena rhizome 18g.

Source

*Records of Clinical Practice*.

Benefits

Cerebral abscess, mastitis, and multiple furuncles.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Formula for Boils and Abscesses,*Records of Clinical Practice*.,Cerebral abscess, mastitis, and multiple furuncles.

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