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Ying Shou San

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Ying Shou San,Swelling and Abscesses.

Formulas Name : Ying Shou San

Chinese Name : 应手散

Drug Formulation

Honeysuckle 4 liang, Bai Ji 4 liang, Bai Lian 4 liang, Sichuan Aconite 4 liang, Wild Aconite 4 liang, Hibiscus Leaves 4 liang, Southern Pinellia 4 liang, Pinellia Rhizome 4 liang, Rhubarb 4 liang, Gallnut (stir-fried until black) 4 liang,4 liang of aged talcum powder (roasted until black), 4 liang of aged lime (roasted with peach, mulberry, and locust branches until red), 2 liang of soapwort, 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of toad venom, and 4 qian of cloves.

Source

From *Zongfutang Formulas*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Swelling and Abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 fen of musk just before use; for yang-type toxins, mix with vinegar and apply as a poultice; for yin-type toxins, mix with rice wine and apply as a poultice.

Ying Shou San,From *Zongfutang Formulas*, Volume 4.,Swelling and Abscesses.

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