Golden Toad Paste

Golden Toad Paste,For boils and carbuncles on the back.

Formulas Name : Golden Toad Paste

Chinese Name : 金蟾膏

Drug Formulation

One live toad (boned).

Source

*Insights into Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 11.

Processing

Pound the ingredients into a paste.

Benefits

For boils and carbuncles on the back.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area, leaving the head in place; if the head is missing, apply the entire mixture. Remove after 1–2 days; in some cases, one more application is sufficient for complete recovery.

Golden Toad Paste,*Insights into Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 11.,For boils and carbuncles on the back.

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