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Palm-Closing Powder for Topical Application

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Palm-Closing Powder for Topical Application,For sores on the body that do not respond to any other medication.

Formulas Name : Palm-Closing Powder for Topical Application

Chinese Name : 敷药合掌散

Drug Formulation

5 areca nuts (ground into a powder), 5 qian of sulfur (raw, finely ground), and half a qian of talcum powder.

Source

From *Dànliáo Fāng*, cited in *Pǔjì Fāng*, Volume 272.

Processing

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Benefits

For sores on the body that do not respond to any other medication.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, place it in the palm of your hand, mix with oil, and apply to the external genitalia before going to bed at night; do not wash your hands, but wipe them dry.

Palm-Closing Powder for Topical Application,From *Dànliáo Fāng*, cited in *Pǔjì Fāng*, Volume 272.,For sores on the body that do not respond to any other medication.

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