Realgar and Vermilion Powder，*Selected Formulas of Renowned Physicians*.，For smallpox sores unresponsive to other treatments, where the skin has turned black and sunken.
Realgar and Vermilion Powder
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Formulas Name : Realgar and Vermilion Powder
Chinese Name : 雄黄胭脂散
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb, Lithospermum, and cockscomb realgar, each in equal parts.
Source
*Selected Formulas of Renowned Physicians*.
Processing
First, use a three-edged needle to scrape open the sore, then repeatedly suck out the pus with a small bamboo tube; afterward, apply a fine powder made from the three ingredients.
Benefits
For smallpox sores unresponsive to other treatments, where the skin has turned black and sunken.
Instructions for Use
Mix water and honey to form a rouge, then apply it to the lesion. Seal the area to prevent wind from entering, and the toxin will be neutralized.
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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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Realgar and Vermilion Powder,For smallpox sores unresponsive to other treatments, where the skin has turned black and sunken.