Soap Alum Pills

Soap Alum Pills,For all types of five-colored carbuncles: in the early stages, when a small white head has formed, accompanied by itching or numbness, aversion to cold, and fever; or when the carbuncle’s toxicity spreads, causing yellow discoloration, blackening, sunken skin, confusion, and vomiting.

Formulas Name : Soap Alum Pills

Chinese Name : 皂矾丸

Drug Formulation

3 qian of pig’s tooth soap (chopped and ground into a fine powder), 3 qian of white alum (raw, ground extremely fine), and 1 liang of genuine dried toad venom (sliced).

Source

*Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.

Processing

First, soak the toad venom in “Dihua” rice wine until softened; then add the alum and soap powder, mix thoroughly, and roll into pills the size of mung beans. Air-dry and store.

Benefits

For all types of five-colored carbuncles: in the early stages, when a small white head has formed, accompanied by itching or numbness, aversion to cold, and fever; or when the carbuncle’s toxicity spreads, causing yellow discoloration, blackening, sunken skin, confusion, and vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take one pill per dose, wrapped in the white part of a scallion, and swallow it with fine liquor. For severe cases, take twice daily.

Note

Only one pill should be taken at a time; taking two may cause vomiting, so exercise caution.

Soap Alum Pills,*Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.,For all types of five-colored carbuncles: in the early stages, when a small white head has formed, accompanied by itching or numbness, aversion to cold, and fever; or when the carbuncle’s toxicity spreads, causing yellow discoloration, blackening, sunken skin, confusion, and vomiting.

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