Iron broom,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15, citing a formula by Xu Lichuan.,For scabies, tinea, blood-wind conditions, and various sores accompanied by unbearable itching.
Iron broom
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Formulas Name : Iron broom
Chinese Name : 铁扫帚
Drug Formulation
Sulphur, amount as desired; some say a small amount.
Source
From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15, citing a formula by Xu Lichuan.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder, place it inside a white radish, and roast over a fire until the radish is charred but still intact; remove and grind into a fine powder for later use. Separately, take 4 liang of sesame oil, add 3 eggs, and simmer until cooked; discard the eggs. Then, add 4 liang of Sichuan pepper to the oil and fry until charred black; discard the pepper.
Benefits
For scabies, tinea, blood-wind conditions, and various sores accompanied by unbearable itching.
Instructions for Use
Mix the medicine with sesame oil and apply to the affected area.
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Iron broom,For scabies, tinea, blood-wind conditions, and various sores accompanied by unbearable itching.