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Red Cotton Powder,For swollen sores.

Formulas Name : Red Cotton Powder

Chinese Name : 绵红散

Drug Formulation

Cold Water Stone (calcined over fire until powdery) 2 qian; Ding Powder, Dragon Bone (pounded and ground), and Frankincense 1 qian; dried tobacco resin (add as needed to the powder to achieve a reddish color).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For swollen sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment to the ulcer and secure it with a piece of paper.

Red Cotton Powder,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.,For swollen sores.

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