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White Cloud Pill,For early-stage swollen abscesses.

Formulas Name : White Cloud Pill

Chinese Name : 白云丹

Drug Formulation

4 liang of black pepper, 4 liang of Sichuan Aconite, 4 liang of wild Aconite, 4 liang of Asarum, 4 liang of Cinnamon Twig, 2 jin of calcined gypsum, 1 jin of Chinese chives (juiced), and 8 liang of scallion whites (juiced).

Source

From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 1.

Processing

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add the fire-refined salt and dissolve it; then add the two juices. While still hot, spread the mixture onto a square brick; wait until a white crust forms, then scrape it off. For each liang of crust, add 2 fen of musk, mix thoroughly, and set aside for use.

Benefits

For early-stage swollen abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment to the affected area.

White Cloud Pill,From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 1.,For early-stage swollen abscesses.

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