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Single-Legged Tiger,For abscesses and boils without a head.

Formulas Name : Single-Legged Tiger

Chinese Name : 独脚虎

Drug Formulation

Mallow seeds.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For abscesses and boils without a head.

Instructions for Use

Swallow 1 seed whole with fresh well water. It will rupture in a short while; if you want more pus to form, take 3–4 seeds.

Single-Legged Tiger,*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.,For abscesses and boils without a head.

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