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Qisan Dan,For phlegm discharge; in cases of bone abscesses, scrofula, and abscesses with a head, where necrotic tissue is difficult to remove after ulceration and pus and exudate persist.

Formulas Name : Qisan Dan

Chinese Name : 七三丹

Drug Formulation

7 qian of calcined gypsum, 3 qian of cinnabar.

Source

*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For phlegm discharge; in cases of bone abscesses, scrofula, and abscesses with a head, where necrotic tissue is difficult to remove after ulceration and pus and exudate persist.

Instructions for Use

Apply directly to the wound opening, or dip a medicated thread in the mixture and insert it into the wound; cover externally with a medicated plaster or ointment.

Qisan Dan,*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.,For phlegm discharge; in cases of bone abscesses, scrofula, and abscesses with a head, where necrotic tissue is difficult to remove after ulceration and pus and exudate persist.

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