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Formula for Withered Tumors,For tumors.

Formulas Name : Formula for Withered Tumors

Chinese Name : 枯瘤方

Drug Formulation

1 qian of arsenic, 1 qian of realgar, 1 qian of orpiment, 1 qian of realgar, 1 qian of borax, 1 qian of mercury oxide, 20 raw blister beetles, 1 qian of cinnabar, 3 qian of frankincense, and 1 qian of myrrh.

Source

From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with porridge paste to form pills, shape them into the size of a Go stone, and dry in the sun.

Benefits

For tumors.

Instructions for Use

First, perform moxibustion to break open the top of the tumor; three moxa cones are the standard. Cover the area with a medicated poultice, then apply a paste of Phellodendron bark powder mixed with water. Within a few days, it will naturally wither and fall off.

Formula for Withered Tumors，From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.，For tumors.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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