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Medicinal Xanthium Seed Worm

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Medicinal Xanthium Seed Worm,For all types of carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Medicinal Xanthium Seed Worm

Chinese Name : 药制苍耳子虫

Drug Formulation

Xanthium seeds with insects.

Source

*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.

Processing

First, soak the Xanthocera larvae in raw vegetable oil, ensuring they are completely submerged. After about 7 days, remove the larvae, then add them to castor oil along with a small amount of cinnabar until the mixture turns red.

Benefits

For all types of carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Apply one Xanthocera caterpillar to a medicated plaster or ointment and apply it to the affected area.

Medicinal Xanthium Seed Worm,*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.,For all types of carbuncles.

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