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Two Blues Powder,For all cases of burning heat, redness, swelling, and pain caused by yang toxicity where pus has not yet formed; for residual toxins from epidemic diphtheria or measles; and for diffuse swelling of the neck and throat that has not yet suppurated.

Formulas Name : Two Blues Powder

Chinese Name : 二青散

Drug Formulation

Indigo Powder 1 liang, Bai Ji 1 liang, Bai Lian 1 liang, Bai Wei 1 liang, Bai Zhi 1 liang, Bai Xian Pi 1 liang, Pu Xiao 1 liang, Shu Long Gu 1 liang, Huang Bai 1 liang, Tian Hua Fen 3 liang, Da Huang 4 liang, Qing Lu (i.e., hibiscus leaves) 3 liang.

Source

*Compendium of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For all cases of burning heat, redness, swelling, and pain caused by yang toxicity where pus has not yet formed; for residual toxins from epidemic diphtheria or measles; and for diffuse swelling of the neck and throat that has not yet suppurated.

Instructions for Use

Mix with vinegar and honey to form a poultice; if pus has already formed, apply the poultice around the affected area, leaving the center exposed, and apply the “Needle-Replacement Plaster.”

Two Blues Powder,*Compendium of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 1.,For all cases of burning heat, redness, swelling, and pain caused by yang toxicity where pus has not yet formed; for residual toxins from epidemic diphtheria or measles; and for diffuse swelling of the neck and throat that has not yet suppurated.

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