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Water-Reduced Paste

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Water-Reduced Paste,Various wind-induced skin ulcers and sores on the face, hands, and feet.

Formulas Name : Water-Reduced Paste

Chinese Name : 水成膏

Drug Formulation

8 liang of dried tangerine peel (roasted until black), half a sheng of aged rice (roasted until fragrant), 1 liang of patchouli, 1 liang of horse-hoof musk, and 1 qian of musk.

Source

From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Various wind-induced skin ulcers and sores on the face, hands, and feet.

Instructions for Use

Mix with cold water and apply as a poultice. If the affected area is oozing pus or has broken open, wash it clean with locust tree decoction before applying the poultice.

Water-Reduced Paste,From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.,Various wind-induced skin ulcers and sores on the face, hands, and feet.

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