Four Bones Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 309.，For all types of fractures in the legs, arms, and joints.
Four Bones Powder
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Formulas Name : Four Bones Powder
Chinese Name : 四骨散
Drug Formulation
Dragon Bone, Tiger Bone, Leopard Bone, and Pangolin Scale—each in equal parts; a small amount of Frankincense; a small amount of Myrrh.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 309.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For all types of fractures in the legs, arms, and joints.
Instructions for Use
Spread a paste made from yellow millet flour on a piece of fine cloth and mix the powdered medicine into it. First, properly dress the fracture site; then apply the medicated poultice to the affected area. Warm it over a fire until moist, wrap it around once, secure it with four strokes of a bamboo comb, and finally fasten it tightly with a belt or thin cord.After 3–5 days, check for any areas not covered; if so, reapply the mixture thoroughly over the entire affected area. Pain will subside immediately, and the bone will heal within 10 days or so.
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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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Four Bones Powder,For all types of fractures in the legs, arms, and joints.