Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs,From *The Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 208, citing a formula by Liu Hejian.,Hemorrhoids.
Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs
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Formulas Name : Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs
Chinese Name : 法制枯药
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Xing, 3 liang of white alum (ground into powder), 5 seeds of croton (shells removed), 5 qian of refined cinnabar, and 5 qian of cinnabar (used raw as needed).
Source
From *The Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 208, citing a formula by Liu Hejian.
Processing
First, place 1 liang and a half of white alum in a clay basin; then sprinkle the Xing powder over the alum, cover it with more alum, and roast over a fire until charred. Remove, grind into a fine powder, add 5 qian of cinnabar powder, mix thoroughly, and grind until the mixture is as fine as dust.
Benefits
Hemorrhoids.
Instructions for Use
First, wash the affected area with a decoction of Houttuynia cordata. Apply a small amount of the mixture to the area; after a short while, yellow fluid will gradually ooze out. Repeat 3–4 times per day and night. If Houttuynia cordata is unavailable, substitute with tea flower, wild rose flower, or red and white hibiscus flowers; a licorice decoction may also be used.
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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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Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs,Hemorrhoids.