Ya’an Powder

Ya’an Powder,For “crow-bite” sores.

Formulas Name : Ya’an Powder

Chinese Name : 鸦啖散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of old crow feathers (burned to ash), 1 qian of scarlet velvet (ash), 5 fen of pearl, 1 fen of borneol, 5 fen of calcined alum, 3 fen of mercury oxide, 1 qian of orpiment, and a small amount of musk.

Source

*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For “crow-bite” sores.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the affected area with bitter tea, then apply the powder dry. The decoction may be adjusted as needed.

Ya’an Powder,*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 1.,For “crow-bite” sores.

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