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Snow-Sweeping Ointment,For alopecia in children.

Formulas Name : Snow-Sweeping Ointment

Chinese Name : 扫雪膏

Drug Formulation

Pine bark (burned to ash) 3 liang, Orpiment (water-floated) 1 liang, Coldwater Stone (finely ground) 1 liang, Dried Alum 5 qian, Coptis 5 qian, Rhubarb 5 qian, White Frankincense (simmered and sifted over a hard stone) 2 liang, Mercury Oxide 1 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and boil thoroughly.

Benefits

For alopecia in children.

Instructions for Use

Mix with oil and apply to the lesion; be sure to wash away the scab before applying the medicine.

Snow-Sweeping Ointment，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 8.，For alopecia in children.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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