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Powder for Dispersing Smallpox

Formulas Name : Powder for Dispersing Smallpox

Chinese Name : 稀痘散

Drug Formulation

Maggots (On the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, collect maggots from a latrine, wash them thoroughly, place them in a silk bag, and leave them in a well-ventilated area to dry; retrieve them when the smallpox eruption begins).

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take with rock sugar.

Powder for Dispersing Smallpox，*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 8.，

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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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