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Toxicity-Clearing Pill,For abscesses and boils accompanied by constipation.

Formulas Name : Toxicity-Clearing Pill

Chinese Name : 导毒丹

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum, Trichosanthes (with peel).

Source

Formula from *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 22; name cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 285.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For abscesses and boils accompanied by constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with fresh water and take orally; alternatively, use 1 zhan of black beans, add ginger and perilla, decoct into a soup, and take orally.

Toxicity-Clearing Pill，Formula from *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 22; name cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 285.，For abscesses and boils accompanied by constipation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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