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He Shou Wu Wash Decoction

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He Shou Wu Wash Decoction,For scabies and ringworm covering the entire body, where the sores are untreatable.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu Wash Decoction

Chinese Name : 何首乌洗汤

Drug Formulation

He Shou Wu and mugwort, in equal parts.

Source

Formula from *Bo Ji* (Vol. 5); name cited in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 136).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For scabies and ringworm covering the entire body, where the sores are untreatable.

Instructions for Use

Assess the extent of the sores, then decoct the ingredients with water until the solution is concentrated; pour it into a basin for washing.

He Shou Wu Wash Decoction,Formula from *Bo Ji* (Vol. 5); name cited in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 136).,For scabies and ringworm covering the entire body, where the sores are untreatable.

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