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Red Spirit Wine,For frostbite that has not yet ulcerated, or for gangrene with tissue necrosis.

Formulas Name : Red Spirit Wine

Chinese Name : 红灵酒

Drug Formulation

2 liang of raw Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of safflower, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper, 2 liang of cinnamon bark, 5 qian of camphor, 5 qian of Asarum, and 1 liang of dried ginger.

Source

*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.

Processing

Soak the above ingredients in 2 shijin of 95% alcohol for 7 days.

Benefits

For frostbite that has not yet ulcerated, or for gangrene with tissue necrosis.

Instructions for Use

Apply frequently by dabbing with a cotton ball dipped in the solution. For gangrene, apply to the skin above the affected area 2–3 times daily, rubbing for 20 minutes each time.

Red Spirit Wine,*Lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery*.,For frostbite that has not yet ulcerated, or for gangrene with tissue necrosis.

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