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Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs

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Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs,Hemorrhoids.

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.

Preparation of Dried Medicinal Herbs,From *The Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 208, citing a formula by Liu Hejian.,Hemorrhoids.

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