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Formula for Treating Boil Erythema,For boils and carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Formula for Treating Boil Erythema

Chinese Name : 治痈丹

Drug Formulation

10g Angelica dahurica, 10g raw Pinellia, 10g areca nut, 10g Trifoliate orange peel, 10g Huangshengdan, 6g borax, 4g borneol.

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For boils and carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a topical ointment; or mix into an ointment for external use.

Formula for Treating Boil Erythema，*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，For boils and carbuncles.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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