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Swelling-Relieving Wood Fragrance Powder,Swelling caused by damp-toxin, with no change in the color of the skin or flesh.

Formulas Name : Swelling-Relieving Wood Fragrance Powder

Chinese Name : 消肿木香散

Drug Formulation

Muxiang, Danggui, Shegan, Mangcao, Huangbai (ground separately into powder), and Da Huang—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Swelling caused by damp-toxin, with no change in the color of the skin or flesh.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture, add 1 heaping teaspoon of wheat flour, dilute with light vinegar, and simmer over low heat until thick. Spread the mixture onto a piece of blotting paper and apply it to the affected area. Do not allow it to dry completely; replace with fresh medicine 4–5 times a day.

Swelling-Relieving Wood Fragrance Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.,Swelling caused by damp-toxin, with no change in the color of the skin or flesh.

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