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Pus-Resolving Powder,Swollen lymph nodes with slow pus discharge, accompanied by aching joints, chills and fever, and a dry mouth.

Formulas Name : Pus-Resolving Powder

Chinese Name : 活脓散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Fangfeng, half a liang of Danggui, half a liang of Ren Shen, half a liang of Chuanxiong, 5 leaves of Jinxingcao, 3 qian of Qianghuo, and 3 qian of Gancao.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 292), citing *Formulas of the Bao Family*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Swollen lymph nodes with slow pus discharge, accompanied by aching joints, chills and fever, and a dry mouth.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with wine, twice daily.

Pus-Resolving Powder，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 292), citing *Formulas of the Bao Family*.，Swollen lymph nodes with slow pus discharge, accompanied by aching joints, chills and fever, and a dry mouth.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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