Male-Female Four-Yellow Powder,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,For purpura and vitiligo accompanied by itching, with lesions gradually enlarging.
Male-Female Four-Yellow Powder
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Formulas Name : Male-Female Four-Yellow Powder
Chinese Name : 雌雄四黄散
Drug Formulation
Shihuang, Realgar, Sulfur, White Aconite, Orpiment, and Sichuan Hibiscus Bark—each in equal parts.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For purpura and vitiligo accompanied by itching, with lesions gradually enlarging.
Instructions for Use
For purpura, mix the powder with vinegar and apply it to the affected area using the bristles of a hibiscus branch; for vitiligo, cut a piece of ginger, dip it in the mixture, and rub it onto the affected area.
Note
For three days after application, avoid consuming soups and broths; abstain from chicken, goose, beef, mutton, fried or stir-fried foods, seafood, and alcohol; this will prevent recurrence.
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Male-Female Four-Yellow Powder,For purpura and vitiligo accompanied by itching, with lesions gradually enlarging.