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Soapberry Thorn Powder,Leprosy-induced wind syndrome: blurred vision making it impossible to distinguish people; spontaneous loss of eyebrows and hair; collapse of the nasal bridge; skin lesions resembling tinea.

Formulas Name : Soapberry Thorn Powder

Chinese Name : 皂角刺散

Drug Formulation

1–2 jin of soapberry thorns (steamed and sun-dried).

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Leprosy-induced wind syndrome: blurred vision making it impossible to distinguish people; spontaneous loss of eyebrows and hair; collapse of the nasal bridge; skin lesions resembling tinea.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, taken before or after a meal with Rhubarb Decoction. After ten days, eyebrows and hair will regrow, the skin will become smooth and lustrous, and vision will be restored.

Soapberry Thorn Powder，*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.，Leprosy-induced wind syndrome: blurred vision making it impossible to distinguish people; spontaneous loss of eyebrows and hair; collapse of the nasal bridge; skin lesions resembling tinea.

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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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