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Medicinal Formula,For chronic, long-standing sores caused by the “two cuts of Yangmei” that have been exposed to the elements for years—even leading to rotting flesh, oozing pus and exudate, an unbearable stench, and excruciating pain—first take Poria Decoction, then use this formula.

Formulas Name : Medicinal Formula

Chinese Name : 照药

Drug Formulation

1 qian of mercury, 1 qian of orpiment (roasted), 5 qian of dragon’s blood (ground into a fine powder), 1 qian of Guangxi tin, and 3 fen of Beijing incense (without musk).

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Spread mugwort fluff on a sheet of paper, place the medicine in the center, roll it into a strip, and place it in a bowl. Pour one bowl of sesame oil into the bowl and use the medicine strip as a wick to illuminate it.

Benefits

For chronic, long-standing sores caused by the “two cuts of Yangmei” that have been exposed to the elements for years—even leading to rotting flesh, oozing pus and exudate, an unbearable stench, and excruciating pain—first take Poria Decoction, then use this formula.

Instructions for Use

To administer the treatment, place the lamp inside a wooden bucket and surround it with a thin quilt to prevent the lamp’s light from escaping. Have the patient gaze at the lamp while holding cool water in their mouth; replace the water whenever it becomes warm. Continue until the entire medicinal roll has been consumed by the light.

Medicinal Formula,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15.,For chronic, long-standing sores caused by the “two cuts of Yangmei” that have been exposed to the elements for years—even leading to rotting flesh, oozing pus and exudate, an unbearable stench, and excruciating pain—first take Poria Decoction, then use this formula.

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