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Zai Su Powder,When a child comes into contact with a sore and toxic energy penetrates inward, causing the sore to turn black, the condition becomes life-threatening in the blink of an eye.

Formulas Name : Zai Su Powder

Chinese Name : 再苏散

Drug Formulation

White Radix (decocted until the liquid is completely evaporated) 1 fen, Earthworm (cleaned of soil, stir-fried) 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 169.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

When a child comes into contact with a sore and toxic energy penetrates inward, causing the sore to turn black, the condition becomes life-threatening in the blink of an eye.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qianbi per dose, mix with a little over one yangdou of blood from the tip of a pig’s tail and a small amount of fresh water, and take it regardless of the time of day.

Zai Su Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 169.，When a child comes into contact with a sore and toxic energy penetrates inward, causing the sore to turn black, the condition becomes life-threatening in the blink of an eye.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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