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Scallion and Alum Pills,For all types of carbuncles and toxic swellings.

Formulas Name : Scallion and Alum Pills

Chinese Name : 葱矾丸

Drug Formulation

5 qian of snow-white alum (ground into powder) and 5 qian of scallion whites (roasted until tender).

Source

*The Esoteric Teachings of the Celestial Caverns*, Volume 8.

Processing

Pound the ingredients together and form into pills.

Benefits

For all types of carbuncles and toxic swellings.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, washed down with a decoction made from 5 qian of Angelica sinensis and 5 qian of dried chrysanthemum flowers.

Note

Not to be taken by pregnant women.

Scallion and Alum Pills,*The Esoteric Teachings of the Celestial Caverns*, Volume 8.,For all types of carbuncles and toxic swellings.

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