Xinguang No. 2

Xinguang No. 2,Rice-field dermatitis.

Formulas Name : Xinguang No. 2

Chinese Name : 新光二号

Drug Formulation

100g of petroleum jelly, 80g of rosin, and an appropriate amount of alum.

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Processing

Melt the petroleum jelly in a pot, then add the rosin. Once the rosin has melted, filter the mixture through three layers of gauze while still hot. When the solution has cooled to 36°C, add finely ground alum (sifted through a 120-mesh sieve), stirring continuously as you add it to prevent clumping. After stirring until completely homogeneous, divide into portions and set aside for use.

Benefits

Rice-field dermatitis.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the skin before entering the water.

Xinguang No. 2,*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Rice-field dermatitis.

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