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Pus-Draining Powder,For ulcers containing pus that cannot drain on its own.

Formulas Name : Pus-Draining Powder

Chinese Name : 搜脓散

Drug Formulation

3 qian of White Peony Root, 3 qian of Mercury Oxide, 1 liang of Sichuan Ligusticum, 1 liang of Fragrant White Angelica.

Source

From *Formulas of the Ruizhu Hall*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For ulcers containing pus that cannot drain on its own.

Instructions for Use

For superficial sores, sprinkle the powder directly onto the affected area; for deep sores, dip a piece of paper in the powder and insert it into the wound.

Pus-Draining Powder，From *Formulas of the Ruizhu Hall*, Volume 5.，For ulcers containing pus that cannot drain on its own.

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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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