Water-Drawing Cake

Water-Drawing Cake,For swelling.

Formulas Name : Water-Drawing Cake

Chinese Name : 导水饼

Drug Formulation

2 qian of pure mercury powder, 4 qian of croton seed pulp (ground to remove oil), and 1 qian of raw sulfur.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a paste and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For swelling.

Instructions for Use

First, place fresh cotton over the navel; then cover it with the cake, positioning it directly over the navel, and secure it with a silk bandage. After walking 3–5 li, foul fluid will naturally be expelled. Repeat this process 3–5 times, then remove the medicine and replenish with warm white congee.

Water-Drawing Cake,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 6.,For swelling.

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