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Shou Xiao San,For necrotic tissue in carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Shou Xiao San

Chinese Name : 守效散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of arsenic (raw), 1 qian of white cloves, 1 qian of pine resin, 1 qian of mercury oxide, 1 qian of Sichuan aconite, 1 qian of raw alum, and 1 centipede (baked dry).

Source

From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For necrotic tissue in carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Use a needle to prick the ulcer to draw out blood; mix the powder with saliva and apply it to the ulcer; the root will then ulcerate on its own.

Shou Xiao San,From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 15.,For necrotic tissue in carbuncles.

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