Extremely Effective Ointment

Extremely Effective Ointment,Boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Extremely Effective Ointment

Chinese Name : 极效膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang 1 qian of Sichuan Aconite, 1 liang 1 qian of Wild Aconite, 1 liang 1 qian of Scrophularia, 1 liang 1 qian of Rhubarb, 1 liang 1 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 1 liang 1 qian of Apricot Kernels, 1 liang 1 qian of Angelica, 1 liang 1 qian of Red Peony Root, 1 liang 1 qian of Honeysuckle, and 1 liang 1 qian of White Angelica.

Source

*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Abscesses*, Volume 7.

Processing

Soak the herbs in 1 jin 4 liang of sesame oil, then simmer over low heat. Add 10 cun each of peach, willow, locust, mulberry, and elm twigs. Simmer until the twigs are charred, then remove the residue. Continue simmering until a drop of the mixture forms a bead when held up to the light.Then add 1 liang of silver vermilion, 8 qian of verdigris, and 4 liang of starch; stir into the oil until well blended and simmer until black. Add 1 liang each of beeswax and white wax, melt until uniform, then add colophony to thicken the ointment to the proper consistency. Test by dipping a strand in water—if it holds its shape, it is ready. Apply to the affected area to draw out toxic heat from the fire.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment to the affected area.

Extremely Effective Ointment,*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Abscesses*, Volume 7.,Boils and abscesses.

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