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Topical antiseptic,For various swollen and toxic lesions that are hard and refuse to subside.

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.

Topical antiseptic,*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,For various swollen and toxic lesions that are hard and refuse to subside.

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