Aconite Cake

Aconite Cake,For ulcers where deficiency of qi and blood prevents healing, or where an invasion of wind-pathogen prevents the proper circulation of qi and blood to the affected area, thereby hindering healing.

Formulas Name : Aconite Cake

Chinese Name : 附子饼

Drug Formulation

Processed Aconite Root (with skin and pith removed).

Source

*Elucidations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For ulcers where deficiency of qi and blood prevents healing, or where an invasion of wind-pathogen prevents the proper circulation of qi and blood to the affected area, thereby hindering healing.

Instructions for Use

Grind the above ingredients into a powder, mix with saliva to form a paste, and apply it to the wound. Place a moxa cone on top of the paste and perform moxibustion. Perform moxibustion several times daily, ensuring only a mild warmth is felt—do not cause pain. If the paste dries out, remix it with saliva until the wound remains moist and supple.

Aconite Cake,*Elucidations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 3.,For ulcers where deficiency of qi and blood prevents healing, or where an invasion of wind-pathogen prevents the proper circulation of qi and blood to the affected area, thereby hindering healing.

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