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Soapberry and Coptis Powder

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Soapberry and Coptis Powder,For various sores and scalp sores.

Formulas Name : Soapberry and Coptis Powder

Chinese Name : 皂连散

Drug Formulation

1 ingot of soapberry (removing the string and seeds), half a liang of Coptis (cleaned), 3 qian of red and white fragrant glue, 3 qian of gallnut, 1 qian of Cnidium monnieri, 2 qian of calcined realgar, and half a qian of mercury oxide.

Source

Formula from *Zhi Zhi* (Vol. 24); name cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 299).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For various sores and scalp sores.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the affected area with a decoction made from willow twigs, then apply the powder.

Soapberry and Coptis Powder,Formula from *Zhi Zhi* (Vol. 24); name cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 299).,For various sores and scalp sores.

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