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Seven Sages Powder,For scrofula in its early stages or when already ulcerated.

Formulas Name : Seven Sages Powder

Chinese Name : 七贤散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of soapberry needles, 1 liang of soapberry seeds, 1 liang of forsythia, 1 liang of Coptis rhizome powder, 1 liang of honeysuckle, 8 liang of Smilax glabra.

Source

From *Supplement to the Essentials of Formulas for Observing and Collecting*, Volume 8, citing *Compendium of Surgical Essentials*.

Benefits

For scrofula in its early stages or when already ulcerated.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 7 doses. For each dose, use 5 bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 2½ bowls. Consume the entire course within 1–2 days. Recovery is expected after 7 doses.

Seven Sages Powder，From *Supplement to the Essentials of Formulas for Observing and Collecting*, Volume 8, citing *Compendium of Surgical Essentials*.，For scrofula in its early stages or when already ulcerated.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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