Ziyang Dan

Ziyang Dan,For boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Ziyang Dan

Chinese Name : 紫阳丹

Drug Formulation

Mercury, silver vermilion, raw lead, herb ash, mercury oxide, Hangzhou powder, and realgar—each in equal parts—with a small amount of musk.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount each time, then cover it with a plaster.

Ziyang Dan,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7.,For boils and abscesses.

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