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Huang Ling Dan

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Huang Ling Dan,For severe dampness in the lower body, including “yellow-water hands” and “claw-like feet” sores.

Formulas Name : Huang Ling Dan

Chinese Name : 黄灵丹

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Jintuo Monk, 1 qian of mercury oxide, 3 fen of musk, 3 fen of borneol.

Source

From *Collected Proven Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into an extremely fine powder and store in a porcelain bottle.

Benefits

For severe dampness in the lower body, including “yellow-water hands” and “claw-like feet” sores.

Huang Ling Dan,From *Collected Proven Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.,For severe dampness in the lower body, including “yellow-water hands” and “claw-like feet” sores.

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