Gan Shi San

Gan Shi San,For lower-body sores.

Formulas Name : Gan Shi San

Chinese Name : 甘石散

Drug Formulation

Oak acorns (burned to ash while retaining their properties) 2 qian, Mithra 1.5 qian, calamine 1.5 qian, mercury oxide 1 fen, dragon bone 0.5 qian, a small amount of musk.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 301.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For lower-body sores.

Instructions for Use

First, prepare a decoction of Schizonepeta, Eucommia, and Sichuan pepper for a warm bath; after washing, apply the ointment.

Gan Shi San,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 301.,For lower-body sores.

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