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Imperial Toli Powder,For boils, abscesses, and various sores characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, coldness in the muscles, thin and clear pus, persistent toxic qi, sores that fail to heal for a long time, or swellings that are not red, hard and firm without pus, and with no external symptoms.

Formulas Name : Imperial Toli Powder

Chinese Name : 御用托里散

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Red Peony Root, Oyster Shell, Rhubarb (double the amount for initial symptoms; fire-roasted), Gardenia, Scutellaria, Trichosanthes, Soapberry Spikes, Honeysuckle, Mirabilite, and Forsythia—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 285.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For boils, abscesses, and various sores characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, coldness in the muscles, thin and clear pus, persistent toxic qi, sores that fail to heal for a long time, or swellings that are not red, hard and firm without pus, and with no external symptoms.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with 1 large zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the coarse residue and take the decoction; take at any time.

Imperial Toli Powder，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 285.，For boils, abscesses, and various sores characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, coldness in the muscles, thin and clear pus, persistent toxic qi, sores that fail to heal for a long time, or swellings that are not red, hard and firm without pus, and with no external symptoms.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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