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Soapberry Pills,For men and women suffering from wind-induced rashes, acne, freckles, and fine facial sores.

Formulas Name : Soapberry Pills

Chinese Name : 肥皂丸

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Southern Star, half a liang of Magnolia Bark, 7 pieces of Croton Seed, 1 liang of white plum pulp.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 51.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly. Take one bar of soap—adjust the size as needed—and place the mixture inside, securing it with hemp twine. Wrap the soap in damp paper and steam until fragrant and thoroughly cooked. Remove it, add one dose of Xiao Feng San, mash the mixture into a paste, and form it into pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from wind-induced rashes, acne, freckles, and fine facial sores.

Instructions for Use

Use daily for washing. If you wish to add various fragrances, do so as desired.

Soapberry Pills,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 51.,For men and women suffering from wind-induced rashes, acne, freckles, and fine facial sores.

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