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Pig’s Head Powder,For a soft boil that has healed but has recurred.

Formulas Name : Pig’s Head Powder

Chinese Name : 猪头散

Drug Formulation

1–2 wild bee hives (burned to ash while retaining their essence), 3–7 croton seeds (shells removed).

Source

From *De Xiao*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For a soft boil that has healed but has recurred.

Instructions for Use

Boil castor beans in clear oil until it comes to a boil 2–3 times; remove the castor beans, then mix the oil with powdered bee hive and apply as a poultice.

Pig’s Head Powder，From *De Xiao*, Volume 12.，For a soft boil that has healed but has recurred.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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