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formulaBite Head Ointment Jiao Tou Gao
sourceWaike Zhengzhi Quanshu Volume 5
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bubble_chart Composition

Prepared frankincense, prepared myrrh, almonds, raw momordica cochinchinensis powder, castor beans, and verdigris, each in equal parts.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Separately, take double the amount of croton seeds without removing the oil, and mix them with the powdered medicine to form a paste. Then, add 0.3 grams of white arsenic and mix thoroughly. When ready to use, take a pea-sized amount and place it on the affected area, covering it with a plaster. Once the area has ulcerated, remove the plaster, wash the area clean, and apply the paste again.

bubble_chart Indications

The abscess is ripe with pus but does not rupture.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Contraindicated during pregnancy and postpartum.

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