Kan Palace Pill,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.,For all types of abscesses and boils characterized by diffuse swelling without a defined head, and where the roots and base are not well-defined.
Kan Palace Pill
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Formulas Name : Kan Palace Pill
Chinese Name : 坎宫锭
Drug Formulation
Coptis (roasted) 3 qian, Hibiscus leaves (sun-dried until crisp or oven-dried) 3 qian, Catechu 3 qian, Genuine bear bile (roasted black in a clam shell) 3 qian, Genuine Western yellow 3 qian, Cinnabar (water-floated) 2 qian, Sichuan fritillary bulb 2 qian, Plum blossom borneol 0.5 fen, Genuine musk 0.5 fen, Genuine Chenjing ink 1 liang (crushed and ground).
Source
From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly, and then form into a paste. Use 5 qian of raw rhubarb, 1 teacup of brine vinegar, and the juice squeezed from 2 healthy pig gallbladders. Simmer these three ingredients into a thick paste, shape into tablets, and air-dry in the shade.
Benefits
For all types of abscesses and boils characterized by diffuse swelling without a defined head, and where the roots and base are not well-defined.
Instructions for Use
Apply a paste of hibiscus juice mixed with honey around the perimeter of the affected area.
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Kan Palace Pill,For all types of abscesses and boils characterized by diffuse swelling without a defined head, and where the roots and base are not well-defined.