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Red Powder Decoction

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Red Powder Decoction,Apply to sores that are red, ulcerated, and oozing around the neck.

Formulas Name : Red Powder Decoction

Chinese Name : 红粉散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of calcined Mithra, half a liang of dragon bone, 2 qian of white lead, and 1 qian of lead丹 (roasted until purple).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 132.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Apply to sores that are red, ulcerated, and oozing around the neck.

Instructions for Use

Scoop out the pus and exudate, then apply a mixture of raw vegetable oil to the affected area—three times a day and once at night.

Red Powder Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 132.,Apply to sores that are red, ulcerated, and oozing around the neck.

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