Topical antiseptic,*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,For various swollen and toxic lesions that are hard and refuse to subside.
Topical antiseptic
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Formulas Name : Topical antiseptic
Chinese Name : 外用消毒药
Drug Formulation
Millet seeds, kudzu root, cimicifuga root, lycium bark, yellow-flowered ground-cherry, licorice, and honeysuckle—all in equal parts.
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For various swollen and toxic lesions that are hard and refuse to subside.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian of the mixture each time, add 1 sheng of water, and boil until it has boiled 10 times. Apply the hot decoction to the area surrounding the swelling; replace it with fresh decoction once it cools.
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Topical antiseptic,For various swollen and toxic lesions that are hard and refuse to subside.