Master Lü’s Miraculous Ointment

Master Lü’s Miraculous Ointment,For all types of boils, abscesses, swellings, and toxic sores; various kinds of pain; chronic leg ulcers and stubborn tinea; external symptoms of blood-induced madness; and tumors.

Formulas Name : Master Lü’s Miraculous Ointment

Chinese Name : 吕祖奇灵膏

Drug Formulation

4 liang of croton seed pulp, 4 liang of human hair, 4 liang of castor bean seeds, 4 liang of scallion whites, 4 liang of cocklebur seeds, 4 liang of pangolin scales (roasted),2 liang of Tiannanxing, 2 liang of Banxia, 2 liang of Da Chuanwu, 2 liang of Danggui, 2 liang of Fei Caowu, 2 liang of Shengdi, 2 liang of Fanmubie, 2 liang of Jin Yin Hua, 16 slices of aged ginger, 20 centipedes, 49 whole scorpions, 1 dried toad, 1 jin of large crucian carp (gutted and chopped), and 1 liang of cassia bark.

Source

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

Processing

Soak in 5 jin of pure sesame oil for 7 days, then simmer until the mixture thickens to the point where a drop of liquid forms a bead. Strain out the residue, add roasted lead powder, and stir until it forms a paste.

Benefits

For all types of boils, abscesses, swellings, and toxic sores; various kinds of pain; chronic leg ulcers and stubborn tinea; external symptoms of blood-induced madness; and tumors.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a poultice.

Master Lü’s Miraculous Ointment,*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7.,For all types of boils, abscesses, swellings, and toxic sores; various kinds of pain; chronic leg ulcers and stubborn tinea; external symptoms of blood-induced madness; and tumors.

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