Viper and Purple Ground-cherry Wine,*Compendium of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations*.,Purulent soft tissue infections.
Viper and Purple Ground-cherry Wine
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Formulas Name : Viper and Purple Ground-cherry Wine
Chinese Name : 蝮蛇地丁洒
Drug Formulation
1–2 vipers, 1 liang of Viola yedoensis.
Source
*Compendium of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations*.
Processing
Place live vipers in a bottle, add 1,000 ml of 70% ethanol or 60-degree baijiu, add Viola yedoensis, seal the bottle, and store in a cool, shaded place. It can be used after about 3 months; the longer it is stored, the better. The liquid can be replenished at any time after it is used up.
Benefits
Purulent soft tissue infections.
Instructions for Use
Dip a piece of non-woven cotton in the tincture and apply it to the affected area; then cover the cotton with plastic wrap. Change the dressing several times daily to keep the cotton moist.
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Viper and Purple Ground-cherry Wine,Purulent soft tissue infections.