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Medicine for Dampness,For weeping sores on the hands and feet that are broken and oozing pus or fluid.

Formulas Name : Medicine for Dampness

Chinese Name : 湿气药

Drug Formulation

3 qian of cold water stone, 1 qian of lead powder, 4 qian of raw gypsum, 6 fen of mercury oxide, 5 qian of gold-colored mineral, 5 fen of ceramic cinnabar, 1 qian of aged lime, 5 fen of borneol, and 1 qian of red shengyao.

Source

*Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines and Prepared Medicines* (Nanjing Formula).

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine powder; mix until extremely smooth; after adding borneol, blend thoroughly with Coptis ointment.

Benefits

For weeping sores on the hands and feet that are broken and oozing pus or fluid.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally to the affected area.

Note

Do not ingest.

Medicine for Dampness，*Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines and Prepared Medicines* (Nanjing Formula).，For weeping sores on the hands and feet that are broken and oozing pus or fluid.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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