Lime Powder

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Lime Powder,For kidney leakage: the scrotum first swells, then ruptures, discharging yellow fluid; the ulcer resembles a fish’s mouth and can be fatal.

Formulas Name : Lime Powder

Chinese Name : 石灰散

Drug Formulation

Gallnut, lime.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 301.

Processing

Roast the gallnuts with lime until they turn yellow; remove the ash; spread them on the ground to dispel the heat toxicity; then grind them into a fine powder in a sand pot, taking care to avoid contact with copper or iron.

Benefits

For kidney leakage: the scrotum first swells, then ruptures, discharging yellow fluid; the ulcer resembles a fish’s mouth and can be fatal.

Instructions for Use

Apply dry to the sore; it will heal in 5–7 applications.

Lime Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 301.，For kidney leakage: the scrotum first swells, then ruptures, discharging yellow fluid; the ulcer resembles a fish’s mouth and can be fatal.

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