Ointment for Boils and Swellings

Ointment for Boils and Swellings,Boils.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Boils and Swellings

Chinese Name : 疖肿膏

Drug Formulation

500g sesame oil, 125–187g camphor dan, 10 centipedes (baked dry, ground into powder), 9g Coptis (dried, ground into powder), 10g snake shed (stir-fried with honey until dry, ground into powder).

Source

*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.

Processing

Heat the sesame oil until it boils, then reduce the heat to a low red flame and continue heating for 4 hours. When a drop of oil forms a bead, pour the camphor dan into the oil, stirring occasionally until the consistency is right. Add the powdered herbs, mix thoroughly, soak in cold water overnight, cut into small pieces, and sprinkle talcum powder on the surface.

Benefits

Boils.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally as needed.

Ointment for Boils and Swellings,*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.,Boils.

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