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Fresh Soapberry Paste,For chronic, stubborn, and malignant tinea that has not responded to other treatments.

Formulas Name : Fresh Soapberry Paste

Chinese Name : 鲜角膏

Drug Formulation

Several jin of fresh soapberry pods (harvested in early May).

Source

*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Processing

Pound them into a paste, place in a pot, and simmer to extract the juice; when the juice is thick, strain it out. Replace the liquid with fresh water and repeat the simmering process 2–3 times to remove the dregs. Combine all the resulting juices, add vinegar, and simmer slowly until it forms a paste.

Benefits

For chronic, stubborn, and malignant tinea that has not responded to other treatments.

Instructions for Use

Scrape the affected area open and apply the ointment. Once the toxic fluid has drained completely, apply several more times until fully cured.

Fresh Soapberry Paste,*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.,For chronic, stubborn, and malignant tinea that has not responded to other treatments.

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