Toad skin

Toad skin

(collection of compendium)

[source] it is the skin of Rana chensinensis. See "toad" for animal morphology.

[function and indications] it is used to treat furuncle and rash.

[selection] 1. To treat the soft furuncle on the head: toad skin peeling paste. (Complete Book of living children)

② The treatment of scrofula and purulent has been done, the swelling has been flat, and the sore has not been closed. This paste: two toad skins (to be peeled alive), two rat skins, two snakes, and one beehive (large). Add four flavors of calcined ash, glue one or two ingredients of water, use well flower water for one hour, add one or two honey, fry centipede in sesame oil for one hour, mix the four flavors of ash, add musk for one minute, and spread the silk until it is not wet. (huanghuangliankou plaster in Gangmu Shiyi)

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