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.
Liuwei Che’ao Powder
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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.
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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.