Miraculous Ointment

Miraculous Ointment,For wounds from beatings or sharp objects, skin abrasions from falls, burns or scalds, chronic malignant sores, and frostbite.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Ointment

Chinese Name : 灵异膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Sichuan Curcuma (authentic), 2 liang of raw Rehmannia root (soil removed), 1 liang of licorice root, and 1 jin of pork lard from the 12th lunar month.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 305.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of soybeans, add them to the lard, and simmer until the mixture turns a charred black color. Strain out the herbal residue, add 4 liang of pure, clear beeswax, and melt it while stirring. Gradually mix in the strained herbal paste until uniform. Transfer to a porcelain container, submerge it in water, and let it sit for a long time; eventually, remove the water and set it aside.

Benefits

For wounds from beatings or sharp objects, skin abrasions from falls, burns or scalds, chronic malignant sores, and frostbite.

Instructions for Use

Before each application, first wash the wound with cold water, pat it dry, apply the ointment to the wound, and cover it with white paper. For burns or scalds, there is no need to wash the area with water.

Miraculous Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 305.,For wounds from beatings or sharp objects, skin abrasions from falls, burns or scalds, chronic malignant sores, and frostbite.

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