The Most Effective Remedy for Ringworm，From *Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 7, citing *Lost Formulas from the Treasure Manual*.，Tinea.
The Most Effective Remedy for Ringworm
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Formulas Name : The Most Effective Remedy for Ringworm
Chinese Name : 治癣第一灵丹
Drug Formulation
300 fresh lily-of-the-valley flowers (mashed into a paste), 6 liang of mother clove, 4 liang of agarwood, 3 qian of borneol, 3 qian of musk, and 12 liang of Shanxi city bricks.
Source
From *Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 7, citing *Lost Formulas from the Treasure Manual*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Add 3.5 jin of pure sesame oil and simmer until fully cooked. Add half a jin of aged lime until the mixture reaches a consistency where a drop of water forms a bead. Allow to cool, then transfer to a porcelain jar, seal tightly with beeswax, and bury in the ground. Remove after 21 days.
Benefits
Tinea.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the affected area.
Note
This medicine can be stored for a long time; ensure it does not lose its potency.
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The Most Effective Remedy for Ringworm,Tinea.