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Rusted Copper Powder,After a leech’s swollen head has ruptured, if wind invades the affected area, the pus and fluid will not dry up; even after healing, it recurs, and the wound remains open for a long time.

Formulas Name : Rusted Copper Powder

Chinese Name : 败铜散

Drug Formulation

An old copper pot used for smelting (ground into powder).

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

After a leech’s swollen head has ruptured, if wind invades the affected area, the pus and fluid will not dry up; even after healing, it recurs, and the wound remains open for a long time.

Instructions for Use

Clean the affected area and apply a mixture of sesame oil and tea.

Note

Avoid fishy and "triggering" foods.

Rusted Copper Powder,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,After a leech’s swollen head has ruptured, if wind invades the affected area, the pus and fluid will not dry up; even after healing, it recurs, and the wound remains open for a long time.

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