formula | Camphor Pill Zhang Nao Dan |
source | "Dong Tian Ao Zhi" Volume 8 |
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bubble_chart Composition Camphor 9 gm, Realgar 9 gm (grind into powder)
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
First, crush a section of Schizonepeta root and boil it to make a warm decoction for washing. After a while, observe the affected area for any purplish-black discoloration, then use a needle to prick and remove the blood. Wash the area three to four more times, then mix camphor and realgar powder with sesame oil and apply it to the affected area until water emerges. The next day, wash the area again and reapply the mixture, repeating until healed.
bubble_chart Indications
Scrofula ulcerates, extending to the chest and both armpits, with lumps the size of Indian mustard seeds, or spreading to both shoulders, and cannot heal for four or five years.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Avoid alcohol and lust.