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Point-by-Point Golden Elixir,For boils on the back and unexplained swellings.

Formulas Name : Point-by-Point Golden Elixir

Chinese Name : 点点金丹

Drug Formulation

1 jar of shrimp and pork (harvested during the Qingming Festival in the third lunar month).

Source

From *Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15, citing a formula by Hu Qianxi.

Processing

Grind 1 liang of realgar and 1 liang of cinnabar into a fine powder, place it in a jar, and sun-dry it; remove it on the Dragon Boat Festival for use.

Benefits

For boils on the back and unexplained swellings.

Instructions for Use

To treat sores, grind the mixture with water and apply it to the affected area. It will dissipate immediately.

Point-by-Point Golden Elixir，From *Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15, citing a formula by Hu Qianxi.，For boils on the back and unexplained swellings.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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