Xian Nian Powder，From *Spring Foot Collection*, Volume 3.，Chronic rheumatism, blood-wind skin erosion, cold-dampness permeating the body, itching like running water, pain upon scratching, black and swollen skin on both legs, appearing as if about to ulcerate but not yet ulcerated, or occasional sensations of burning heat and numbness.
Xian Nian Powder
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Formulas Name : Xian Nian Powder
Chinese Name : 仙拈散
Drug Formulation
3 liang of cold water stone (ground separately), 3 liang of fine talc (ground separately), 4 liang of Cnidium monnieri seeds (roasted), 5 liang of softshell turtle shell (roasted), 4 liang of Bupleurum root (roasted), 4 liang of Kochia seeds (roasted), 3 liang of Angelica dahurica root (sun-dried), 3 liang of Phellodendron bark (roasted), 3 liang of Stemona root (steamed raw, then roasted), camphor(add and grind together just before use).
Source
From *Spring Foot Collection*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Chronic rheumatism, blood-wind skin erosion, cold-dampness permeating the body, itching like running water, pain upon scratching, black and swollen skin on both legs, appearing as if about to ulcerate but not yet ulcerated, or occasional sensations of burning heat and numbness.
Instructions for Use
Mix with sesame oil and apply; change the dressing once a day. Do not rinse with water or wipe dry; wait until the scabs have fallen off before washing thoroughly. It should heal within one month. If the dark discoloration has not faded, continue applying the mixture for 100 days to eradicate the condition completely.
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Xian Nian Powder,Chronic rheumatism, blood-wind skin erosion, cold-dampness permeating the body, itching like running water, pain upon scratching, black and swollen skin on both legs, appearing as if about to ulcerate but not yet ulcerated, or occasional sensations of burning heat and numbness.