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Secret-Transmitted Itch-Relieving Powder

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Secret-Transmitted Itch-Relieving Powder,For parasitic skin infections.

Formulas Name : Secret-Transmitted Itch-Relieving Powder

Chinese Name : 秘传息搔散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of raw white alum, 5 qian of sulfur, and 1 areca nut.

Source

From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For parasitic skin infections.

Instructions for Use

Extract the true juice from sheep’s-foot root, mix with a small amount of raw honey to the consistency of thick porridge, and first use a Sichuan mountain tortoise shell to scratch the affected area before applying the mixture. If the lesion extends beyond the surrounding skin, the remedy will take effect immediately.

Secret-Transmitted Itch-Relieving Powder,From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).,For parasitic skin infections.

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