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Guanyin Rescue-from-Suffering Pill

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Guanyin Rescue-from-Suffering Pill,For all types of boils and abscesses, back sores, carbuncles, and swelling and pain in the early stages, particularly those with prominent redness and swelling.

Formulas Name : Guanyin Rescue-from-Suffering Pill

Chinese Name : 观音救苦丹

Drug Formulation

5 fen of musk, 5 fen of white ground powder, 1.5 qian of realgar (water-floated), 1.5 qian of cinnabar (water-floated), 1.5 qian of frankincense (oil removed), 1.5 qian of myrrh (oil removed), 3 qian of whole scorpion (roasted and fried), 1.5 qian of genuine dragon’s blood, 3 qian of pangolin scale (fried),Toad Venom 1 qian, Stiff Silkworm (roasted, silk removed) 5 qian.

Source

From *A Study of Thirteen Surgical Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder, store it, and keep it on hand for future use.

Benefits

For all types of boils and abscesses, back sores, carbuncles, and swelling and pain in the early stages, particularly those with prominent redness and swelling.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 fen per dose, taken with a decoction made from brown sugar and scallion whites. Recovery occurs once sweating begins.

Guanyin Rescue-from-Suffering Pill,From *A Study of Thirteen Surgical Formulas*.,For all types of boils and abscesses, back sores, carbuncles, and swelling and pain in the early stages, particularly those with prominent redness and swelling.

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