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Frankincense and Shaofan Powder

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Frankincense and Shaofan Powder,For scabs that are about to fall off but do not; for feverish, raging smallpox; and for incessant pus and fluid oozing all over the body.

Formulas Name : Frankincense and Shaofan Powder

Chinese Name : 乳香韶粉散

Drug Formulation

3 qian of frankincense, 1 liang of Shaofan, 1 qian of mercury oxide.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For scabs that are about to fall off but do not; for feverish, raging smallpox; and for incessant pus and fluid oozing all over the body.

Instructions for Use

Mix with lard and apply using a goose feather.

Frankincense and Shaofan Powder,From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.,For scabs that are about to fall off but do not; for feverish, raging smallpox; and for incessant pus and fluid oozing all over the body.

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