Plum Root Bark Powder，From *Qianjin*, Volume 22.，For boils and abscesses on the back, as well as minor scrofula.
Plum Root Bark Powder
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Formulas Name : Plum Root Bark Powder
Chinese Name : 李根皮散
Drug Formulation
1 sheng of plum root bark, 1 liang of Akebia stem, 1 liang of white Polygonum, 1 liang of Platycodon root, 1 liang of Magnolia bark, 1 liang of Scutellaria root, 1 liang of Aconite root, 2 liang of licorice root, 2 liang of Angelica root, 3 liang of Pueraria root, 5 liang of Pinellia tuber, 4 liang of Cinnamon bark, 4 liang of Peony root, 6 liang of Cnidium fruit, and 5 liang of Trichosanthes root.
Source
From *Qianjin*, Volume 22.
Processing
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.
Benefits
For boils and abscesses on the back, as well as minor scrofula.
Instructions for Use
Take one fangcun bi per dose, washed down with wine, three times daily. For severe cases causing great distress, take an additional dose at night.
Note
Avoid mutton, malt syrup, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, cold water, and raw green onions.
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Plum Root Bark Powder,For boils and abscesses on the back, as well as minor scrofula.