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Jiancao Powder,For scabies.

Formulas Name : Jiancao Powder

Chinese Name : 剪草散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of cold-water stone, 2 qian of Wu-yi, 1 qian of Jiancao, 1 qian of dried alum, 1 qian of Wu-yu, 1 qian of Phellodendron bark, 0.5 fen of Atractylodes, 0.5 fen of Magnolia bark, 0.5 fen of realgar, 3 qian of Cnidium, and 1 qian of mercury oxide.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For scabies.

Instructions for Use

Mix with sesame oil and apply topically.

Jiancao Powder,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For scabies.

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