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Sulfur-Areca Nut Powder,For itchy rheumatic sores on the scrotum and both legs.

Formulas Name : Sulfur-Areca Nut Powder

Chinese Name : 硫槟散

Drug Formulation

2 areca nuts (split open, filled with 3 qian of orpiment, wrapped in damp paper, and steamed), 4 qian of Cnidium monnieri, 4 qian of sulfur, 6 whole scorpions, 5 fen of mercury oxide, 5 fen of indigo powder, and a small amount of musk.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind each ingredient into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For itchy rheumatic sores on the scrotum and both legs.

Instructions for Use

Each time, take a small amount, mix it with vegetable oil, rub it between both palms until warm, then apply one qing to the scrotum, followed by the legs.

Sulfur-Areca Nut Powder,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For itchy rheumatic sores on the scrotum and both legs.

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