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Pangolin Powder,Hemorrhoids, with “mouse’s teats” forming around the anus, or developing into painful sores.

Formulas Name : Pangolin Powder

Chinese Name : 穿山甲散

Drug Formulation

Pangolin Scale (take a pinch from the very end of the tail, roast until charred but retaining its properties) 1 liang, Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace half a liang (roasted in wine until crisp), Musk half a qian (finely ground).

Source

*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 23.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Hemorrhoids, with “mouse’s teats” forming around the anus, or developing into painful sores.

Instructions for Use

Take 1.5 qian per dose, mix with half a spoonful of waxed tea, and swallow with boiling water; it may also be taken with a decoction of Fangfeng. Apply the residue to the hemorrhoids.

Pangolin Powder,*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 23.,Hemorrhoids, with “mouse’s teats” forming around the anus, or developing into painful sores.

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