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Topical Powder,For skin diseases and erysipelas.

Formulas Name : Topical Powder

Chinese Name : 敷药散

Drug Formulation

Mung beans 1 liang, cicada slough 1 qian, Schizonepeta spikelets 3 qian, Eupatorium 3 qian, Qinpi 2 qian, Prunella 2 qian, Forsythia 3 qian, Angelica dahurica 3 qian, Vitex seeds 3 qian.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For skin diseases and erysipelas.

Instructions for Use

Apply 3–4 qian at a time, mixed with lightly sweetened honey water.

Topical Powder,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For skin diseases and erysipelas.

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