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Red Gold Band,For swollen, toxic, and malignant sores.

Formulas Name : Red Gold Band

Chinese Name : 赤金箍

Drug Formulation

Five-fold (roasted until black) 2 liang, aged talcum powder (roasted until black) 4 liang, Ren Zhong Bai 1 liang 5 qian.

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For swollen, toxic, and malignant sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply a mixture of chicken egg white around the affected area; if it dries, moisten it with water. For severe swelling, apply twice around the area and it will subside.

Red Gold Band，*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.，For swollen, toxic, and malignant sores.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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