Medicine for Dry Hemorrhoids,From *The Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.,Hemorrhoidal fistula.
Medicine for Dry Hemorrhoids
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Formulas Name : Medicine for Dry Hemorrhoids
Chinese Name : 枯痔药
Drug Formulation
1 liang of alum, 3 qian of red arsenic, 3 qian of white arsenic.
Source
From *The Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.
Processing
Place all ingredients into a Yangcheng jar and surround it with charcoal embers. Heat until the alum melts and smoke rises—this indicates the arsenic has become toxic. Avoid standing upwind to inhale the fumes. Wait until the smoke has dissipated and the alum has dried out, then remove the charcoal. The next day, take out the contents and grind them into a powder.
Benefits
Hemorrhoidal fistula.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian of the powder each time, add 1 fen of water-flying cinnabar, grind again until well blended, and mix with saliva just before use; apply frequently until healed.
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Medicine for Dry Hemorrhoids,Hemorrhoidal fistula.