Xuanshuang Powder,From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 8.,For chronic ulcers with necrotic tissue and rotting stems, as well as various toxic sores and leg ulcers that have not healed for a long time.
Xuanshuang Powder
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Formulas Name : Xuanshuang Powder
Chinese Name : 玄霜散
Drug Formulation
5 qian of black lead, 2 qian 5 fen of mercury, 3 qian 5 fen of soft gypsum (calcined), 2 qian 5 fen of genuine mercury oxide, 1 qian of borax, 5 fen of pearl (ground separately to a very fine powder), and 3 fen of borneol.
Source
From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 8.
Processing
Melt the black lead in a copper spoon, add the mercury and stir until uniform, then pour off the mixture. Grind until no particles remain visible, then add the remaining ingredients and grind until uniform. Transfer to a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For chronic ulcers with necrotic tissue and rotting stems, as well as various toxic sores and leg ulcers that have not healed for a long time.
Instructions for Use
To use, boil scallions, Sichuan pepper, and mugwort to make a decoction; pour it into a jar and fumigate the affected area until it is warm; wash the area clean and apply the ointment. For dry sores, moisten the ointment with pig bile before applying.
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Xuanshuang Powder,For chronic ulcers with necrotic tissue and rotting stems, as well as various toxic sores and leg ulcers that have not healed for a long time.