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Toad Venom Ink,For all types of abscesses and boils.

Formulas Name : Toad Venom Ink

Chinese Name : 蟾酥墨

Drug Formulation

1 liang of realgar, 1 liang of bismuth subchloride, 1 liang of Shaofan, 1 liang of gambir, 1 liang of verdigris, 1 liang of borax, and 1 qian of patchouli.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder; shape the toad venom into sticks about the thickness of a pen tube and air-dry them.

Benefits

For all types of abscesses and boils.

Instructions for Use

Apply by grinding with water.

Toad Venom Ink,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,For all types of abscesses and boils.

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