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White Polygonum Poultice

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White Polygonum Poultice,Sudden abscesses and swellings.

Formulas Name : White Polygonum Poultice

Chinese Name : 白蔹贴

Drug Formulation

3 fen of rhubarb, 3 fen of scutellaria, 3 fen of white smilax, 2 fen of peony, and 1 fen of red cinnabar.

Source

From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 15, citing *Xiaoyan Fang*.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

Sudden abscesses and swellings.

Instructions for Use

Mix egg white until it forms a paste, spread it on paper, and apply it to the swollen area; replace it when it dries.

White Polygonum Poultice,From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 15, citing *Xiaoyan Fang*.,Sudden abscesses and swellings.

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