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Yellow Snake Powder,For abscesses and ulcers of the toenails, where the red flesh around the nail protrudes; or for ingrown toenails that frequently bleed and cause unbearable pain.

Formulas Name : Yellow Snake Powder

Chinese Name : 黄蛇散

Drug Formulation

Realgar 5 fen, snake shed (charred until its essence remains) 1 fen.

Source

From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abscesses and ulcers of the toenails, where the red flesh around the nail protrudes; or for ingrown toenails that frequently bleed and cause unbearable pain.

Instructions for Use

Wash the affected area with warm rice water. Use a sharp knife to trim the nail corners, pat dry, apply the medicine, and wrap with silk cloth for about half a day. Replace the dressing as soon as it becomes damp; repeat several times until healed.

Yellow Snake Powder,From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 3.,For abscesses and ulcers of the toenails, where the red flesh around the nail protrudes; or for ingrown toenails that frequently bleed and cause unbearable pain.

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