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Snail Shell Powder,For itchy and painful sores in children, and unbearably itchy tinea.

Formulas Name : Snail Shell Powder

Chinese Name : 螺壳散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of snail shells (rotten), half a liang of tangled hair (burned to ash), half a liang of gentian powder, and half a liang of white lead.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 91.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For itchy and painful sores in children, and unbearably itchy tinea.

Instructions for Use

Mix with oil and apply.

Snail Shell Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 91.,For itchy and painful sores in children, and unbearably itchy tinea.

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