Ginger and Alum Powder,From *The Complete Infant Formulas*, cited in *The Great Yongle Encyclopedia*, Volume 1037.,For childhood febrile rashes, as well as all types of wind rashes and red, itchy swellings.
Ginger and Alum Powder
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Formulas Name : Ginger and Alum Powder
Chinese Name : 姜矾散
Drug Formulation
5 liang of fresh ginger (sliced), 2.5 liang of white alum.
Source
From *The Complete Infant Formulas*, cited in *The Great Yongle Encyclopedia*, Volume 1037.
Processing
Mix the above ingredients briefly, sun-dry them without exposing them to fire, and grind into a fine powder.
Benefits
For childhood febrile rashes, as well as all types of wind rashes and red, itchy swellings.
Instructions for Use
Mix with the natural juice of fresh ginger and apply with a goose feather brush.
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Ginger and Alum Powder,For childhood febrile rashes, as well as all types of wind rashes and red, itchy swellings.