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Leiwan Powder,For leprosy.

Formulas Name : Leiwan Powder

Chinese Name : 雷丸散

Drug Formulation

Mercury 2.5 qian, sulfur 2.5 qian, realgar 2.5 qian (place in a porcelain mortar with a drop of vinegar and grind until all flecks disappear), Leiwan 2.5 qian, asafoetida 2.5 qian, powdered Guanzhong 2.5 qian, musk half a qian.

Source

From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 24.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For leprosy.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine at dawn; take another dose the following day.

Leiwan Powder,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 24.,For leprosy.

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