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Soapstone and Alum Decoction

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Soapstone and Alum Decoction,Finger crushed in a vice.

Formulas Name : Soapstone and Alum Decoction

Chinese Name : 皂矾煎

Drug Formulation

2 liang of soapstone alum.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Finger crushed in a vice.

Instructions for Use

Add 4–5 bowls of water to the above ingredients, bring to a boil in an earthenware pot, then steam and wash the hand, soaking it for a long time to prevent ulceration.

Soapstone and Alum Decoction,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.,Finger crushed in a vice.

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