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Liuwei Che’ao Powder

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Liuwei Che’ao Powder,For abscesses and carbuncles in their early stages; for sores with accumulated internal toxins, accompanied by severe constipation, in patients with robust vital energy.

Formulas Name : Liuwei Che’ao Powder

Chinese Name : 六味车螯散

Drug Formulation

4 water scorpions (coated in yellow clay and calcined over a fire), 30 stalks of lampwick, 2 qian of licorice nodes, 1 gourd basket (used as a pestle).

Source

*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For abscesses and carbuncles in their early stages; for sores with accumulated internal toxins, accompanied by severe constipation, in patients with robust vital energy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of wine until reduced to 8 fen; add 1 spoonful of honey, 2 qian of Che’ao, and a small amount of talcum powder; take on an empty stomach. It is most effective for expelling stagnant blood.

Liuwei Che’ao Powder,*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.,For abscesses and carbuncles in their early stages; for sores with accumulated internal toxins, accompanied by severe constipation, in patients with robust vital energy.

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