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Needle-Tip Powder,For boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Needle-Tip Powder

Chinese Name : 针头散

Drug Formulation

Half a qian of mercury oxide, half a qian of musk, half a qian of gypsum, half a qian of frankincense, half a qian of toad fat, and half a qian of copper patina.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 290.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Place the medicine, wrapped in twisted paper, inside the ulcer.

Needle-Tip Powder,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 290.,For boils and abscesses.

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