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Single-Ingredient Ji Yin Powder,For boils, abscesses, back sores, and all toxic sores characterized by redness and severe swelling—conditions classified as “yang.”

Formulas Name : Single-Ingredient Ji Yin Powder

Chinese Name : 一味济阴散

Drug Formulation

Sophora flower (cleaned and polished) 1 sheng (roasted until charred, ground into powder).

Source

From *A Compendium of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For boils, abscesses, back sores, and all toxic sores characterized by redness and severe swelling—conditions classified as “yang.”

Instructions for Use

Divide into 2 doses. Take 1 dose daily with good wine, 4–5 qian; decoct the other dose in aged wine and apply as a poultice to the affected area.

Single-Ingredient Ji Yin Powder,From *A Compendium of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.,For boils, abscesses, back sores, and all toxic sores characterized by redness and severe swelling—conditions classified as “yang.”

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