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Gold Foil Powder,Purulent discharge from the ear.

Formulas Name : Gold Foil Powder

Chinese Name : 金箔散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of white alum, half a liang of carmine, and 7 pieces of gold foil.

Source

From *Pocket Guide to Pediatrics*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Purulent discharge from the ear.

Instructions for Use

Use half a character’s worth each time, applied into the ear, three times a day.

Gold Foil Powder，From *Pocket Guide to Pediatrics*, Volume 7.，Purulent discharge from the ear.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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