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San Cai San,Tinea.

Formulas Name : San Cai San

Chinese Name : 三才散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Shengyao Di, 5 qian of calcined Shijue, 1 qian and 5 fen of copper patina.

Source

Formula adapted from Ma Nanxing’s recipe in *Selected Precious and Secret Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

Tinea.

Instructions for Use

Mix with vinegar and apply as a poultice.

San Cai San,Formula adapted from Ma Nanxing’s recipe in *Selected Precious and Secret Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold*.,Tinea.

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