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Reed Alum Wash,Skin diseases characterized by redness and swelling.

Formulas Name : Reed Alum Wash

Chinese Name : 芦矾洗剂

Drug Formulation

9 g aloe vera, 9 g alum, 31 g Phellodendron bark, 31 g Sophora root, 31 g Cnidium fruit, 15 g Schizonepeta, 15 g Saposhnikovia root.

Source

*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.

Benefits

Skin diseases characterized by redness and swelling.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use for fumigation and washing.

Reed Alum Wash,*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.,Skin diseases characterized by redness and swelling.

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