Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 12.,For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.
Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus
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Formulas Name : Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus
Chinese Name : 作腐提脓膏
Drug Formulation
Castor seeds 3 qian, mercury oxide 3 qian, dragon’s blood 2 qian, croton seeds 5 qian, camphor 1 qian, arsenic 5 fen, snail meat 2 pieces.
Source
From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 12.
Processing
Dry in the sun, then grind all ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.
Instructions for Use
Mix with sesame oil and apply topically; cover with cotton paper, or apply as a poultice. The affected area will ulcerate after just one application.
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Formula for Treating Abscesses and Draining Pus,For established swollen abscesses where the necrotic tissue has not yet decayed, or where no pus has formed, or where pus is present internally but has not ruptured externally.