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Iron Band Powder,For various back sores, boils, swellings, and toxic abscesses, as well as red, swollen wounds from beatings.

Formulas Name : Iron Band Powder

Chinese Name : 铁箍散

Drug Formulation

Hibiscus flowers and hibiscus leaves (sun-dried).

Source

From *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For various back sores, boils, swellings, and toxic abscesses, as well as red, swollen wounds from beatings.

Instructions for Use

Mix with good vinegar and apply to the affected area; for red, swollen wounds from beatings, mix with egg white and apply; cold water may also be used. Adding a small amount of soapberry is especially effective.

Iron Band Powder,From *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 16.,For various back sores, boils, swellings, and toxic abscesses, as well as red, swollen wounds from beatings.

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