Gourd Toxin-Eliminating Pill,From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.,Effective for all types of swollen, toxic, and hot boils.
Gourd Toxin-Eliminating Pill
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Formulas Name : Gourd Toxin-Eliminating Pill
Chinese Name : 葫芦化毒丹
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb, Phellodendron bark, and Polygala root, each in equal parts.
Source
From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder, mix with pig bile to form pills, coat with realgar, and air-dry.
Benefits
Effective for all types of swollen, toxic, and hot boils.
Instructions for Use
To use, grind the mixture with rice vinegar until it becomes paste-like; dip a goose feather into the mixture and apply frequently to the affected area.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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Gourd Toxin-Eliminating Pill,Effective for all types of swollen, toxic, and hot boils.