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Remedy for Boils,Unidentified swellings and various malignant sores.

Formulas Name : Remedy for Boils

Chinese Name : 吃疔虎

Drug Formulation

6 qian of Upper Tooth Powder, 1 liang of pure realgar, 3 qian of coarse blue salt, 5 fen of musk, 5 fen of borneol.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Unidentified swellings and various malignant sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount mixed with sesame oil to the affected area.

Remedy for Boils,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).,Unidentified swellings and various malignant sores.

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