Drip Ointment

Drip Ointment,Wind-induced foot and leg pain. Pain in the joints of the hands and feet caused by wind invasion.

Formulas Name : Drip Ointment

Chinese Name : 滴乳膏

Drug Formulation

1 clove of garlic (peeled and finely pounded), 2 qian of frankincense, 2 qian of myrrh, 3 qian of white gum resin, and 3 qian of pure donkey-hide gelatin.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 241.

Processing

Simmer the above ingredients in 1–2 zhan of good wine until the garlic has broken down into a paste. Then add the myrrh; if the wine evaporates, add more. Next, take 2 qian of Aconite root tip, 2 qian of Cinnamon twig, and 3 qian of Euphorbia, grind them into a fine powder, and mix them into the previous mixture. Simmer everything together until it becomes a thick, sticky paste.

Benefits

Wind-induced foot and leg pain. Pain in the joints of the hands and feet caused by wind invasion.

Instructions for Use

Allow to cool slightly; while still warm, apply to the painful area. Cover with rice paper, then take coarse paper, soften it by kneading, soak it in vinegar, and heat it over a fire until warm. Wrap the affected area securely with this mixture. After a while, the itching and pain will subside.

Drip Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 241.,Wind-induced foot and leg pain. Pain in the joints of the hands and feet caused by wind invasion.

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