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Scallion and Alum Wine

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Scallion and Alum Wine,For all types of carbuncles and malignant sores in their early stages, accompanied by fever and chills.

Formulas Name : Scallion and Alum Wine

Chinese Name : 葱矾酒

Drug Formulation

3 qian of alum (ground into powder at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival, sun-dried, and stored in a porcelain container), 7 stems of scallion whites.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For all types of carbuncles and malignant sores in their early stages, accompanied by fever and chills.

Instructions for Use

Pound the ingredients together until smooth, mix with wine, and drink. Drink until thoroughly intoxicated. If vomiting occurs, suppress it with tea; alternatively, mix the mixture with rice and scallions to form pills and take them. For external use, take 5 qian of alum powder and 1 fen of musk; mix with shrimp membrane and intestines to form a paste, then apply it around the ulcer. It will heal within one day and night.

Note

Strictly avoid exposure to wind and cold.

Scallion and Alum Wine,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For all types of carbuncles and malignant sores in their early stages, accompanied by fever and chills.

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