Lianchuang Powder，From *The Heart Book for Saving Infants*, Volume 2.，For children with a scalp covered in leprosy-like sores, as well as itching on the hands, feet, body, genitals, and scrotum—where scratching causes the skin to break open, oozing yellow fluid, and resulting in dryness and pain.
Lianchuang Powder
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Formulas Name : Lianchuang Powder
Chinese Name : 连床散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of purified Coptis, half a liang of Cnidium monnieri (dust and soil removed), 2.5 qian of gallnut (internal insect debris removed), and 15 tie of mercury oxide.
Source
From *The Heart Book for Saving Infants*, Volume 2.
Processing
Dry the first three ingredients in the sun and grind them into a fine powder; then place them in a mortar with the mercury oxide and pound until evenly mixed.
Benefits
For children with a scalp covered in leprosy-like sores, as well as itching on the hands, feet, body, genitals, and scrotum—where scratching causes the skin to break open, oozing yellow fluid, and resulting in dryness and pain.
Instructions for Use
First, boil water with Schizonepeta and green onions, then let it cool. Wash the affected area thoroughly, pat dry, and apply the medicine. Use 2–3 qian per application, dilute with clear oil, and apply to the affected areas.
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Lianchuang Powder,For children with a scalp covered in leprosy-like sores, as well as itching on the hands, feet, body, genitals, and scrotum—where scratching causes the skin to break open, oozing yellow fluid, and resulting in dryness and pain.