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Green Clam Powder,For sores caused by yellow discharge, damp-heat, and similar conditions. For nasal sores (caused by parasitic worms) in children.

Formulas Name : Green Clam Powder

Chinese Name : 青蛤散

Drug Formulation

Calcined clam powder: 1 liang; calcined gypsum: 1 liang; mercuric oxide: 5 qian; raw Phellodendron bark: 5 qian; indigo powder: 3 qian.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For sores caused by yellow discharge, damp-heat, and similar conditions. For nasal sores (caused by parasitic worms) in children.

Instructions for Use

First, mix with sesame oil to form a paste; then add cold water to thin it. Wash the sore clean and apply a thin layer to the affected area.

Green Clam Powder,From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.,For sores caused by yellow discharge, damp-heat, and similar conditions. For nasal sores (caused by parasitic worms) in children.

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