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Zhishi Paste,For childhood rashes and swelling.

Formulas Name : Zhishi Paste

Chinese Name : 枳实膏

Drug Formulation

Zhishi (roasted) 4 fen, Chongwei seeds 5 fen, Fangji 5 fen, Shengma 6 fen, bamboo leaves 7 he, gypsum 2 liang, sodium carbonate 12 fen.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 37), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.

Processing

Use 1 sheng 4 he of sesame oil; boil for 4–5 boils, strain out the residue, and collect the paste.

Benefits

For childhood rashes and swelling.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally to the affected area.

Zhishi Paste,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 37), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.,For childhood rashes and swelling.

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