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Formula for Soapberry Ash Poultice

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Formula for Soapberry Ash Poultice,For wounds caused by bamboo or wood splinters that have become infected and are oozing pus,

Formulas Name : Formula for Soapberry Ash Poultice

Chinese Name : 皂荚灰贴方

Drug Formulation

1 dēng of soapberry, 1 fen of bismuth sulfate.

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 140.

Processing

Burn the ingredients to ash and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For wounds caused by bamboo or wood splinters that have become infected and are oozing pus,

Instructions for Use

Apply the powder directly to the wound.

Formula for Soapberry Ash Poultice,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 140.,For wounds caused by bamboo or wood splinters that have become infected and are oozing pus,

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