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Rhubarb Poultice Formula

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Rhubarb Poultice Formula,Toxic swelling; initial symptoms of swelling and pain.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb Poultice Formula

Chinese Name : 大黄敷方

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang; Akebia (chopped) half a liang; Pimpinella (stir-fried on paper) half a liang; Eupatorium half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 135.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Toxic swelling; initial symptoms of swelling and pain.

Instructions for Use

Mix with water and apply as a poultice; replace when dry.

Rhubarb Poultice Formula,*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 135.,Toxic swelling; initial symptoms of swelling and pain.

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