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Wu Ba Jiang Dan,For abscesses and boils where necrotic tissue fails to resolve.

Formulas Name : Wu Ba Jiang Dan

Chinese Name : 武八将丹

Drug Formulation

7 large Pangolins (roasted), 1 liang 6 qian Gallnuts (roasted), 6 Cicada Skins, 4 qian Mirror-Surface Realgar (water-floated), 1 qian Dangmenzi, 6 Whole Scorpions, 1 liang White Motherwort (roasted to ash while retaining its properties), 7 large Centipedes (roasted), 8 fen Borneol.

Source

From *Compendium of Effective Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder. Store in a porcelain jar for future use.

Benefits

For abscesses and boils where necrotic tissue fails to resolve.

Wu Ba Jiang Dan,From *Compendium of Effective Formulas*.,For abscesses and boils where necrotic tissue fails to resolve.

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