Four Tigers Powder

Four Tigers Powder,For abscesses that are hard and swollen, as thick as cowhide, and painful only when pressed.

Formulas Name : Four Tigers Powder

Chinese Name : 四虎散

Drug Formulation

Tiannanxing, Cao Wutou, Banxia (raw), and Langdu—each in equal parts.

Source

*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abscesses that are hard and swollen, as thick as cowhide, and painful only when pressed.

Instructions for Use

Mix with vinegar and honey and apply as a poultice, leaving the tip exposed to allow toxic fumes to escape.

Four Tigers Powder,*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.,For abscesses that are hard and swollen, as thick as cowhide, and painful only when pressed.

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