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Iron Fan Powder,For lacerations caused by knives or stones, where the wound has become swollen.

Formulas Name : Iron Fan Powder

Chinese Name : 铁扇散

Drug Formulation

Old-wood incense (i.e., rosin and beeswax from long-decayed coffins in provinces such as Shanxi and Shaanxi; if unavailable, substitute with aged lime) 1 liang, Cunbaixiang (i.e., interior pine resin) 1 liang,1 liang of rosin (melt together with the “Cunbai” resin, stir thoroughly, pour into cold water, then remove and air-dry), 5 qian of elephant skin (sliced thinly, roasted until yellow; dry thoroughly but do not let it burn), 5 qian of dragon bone (the white variety, ground while raw), and 1 qian of dried alum.

Source

*Compendium of Traumatology*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and store in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

For lacerations caused by knives or stones, where the wound has become swollen.

Instructions for Use

In cases of lacerations caused by knives or stones, apply the medicine to the wound and fan the affected area; if the wound swells, decoct Coptis in water and apply it with a feather dipped in the solution.

Note

Avoid lying in hot places.

Iron Fan Powder,*Compendium of Traumatology*, Volume 7.,For lacerations caused by knives or stones, where the wound has become swollen.

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