Peony Paste

Peony Paste,Effective for beriberi, rheumatic paralysis, pain and weakness in the hands and feet, fistulas and malignant sores, wind-toxin invasions, and abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Peony Paste

Chinese Name : 牡丹膏

Drug Formulation

Half liang of peony bark, half liang of Chinese toad lily (raw), half liang of soapberry (peeled and roasted), 3 fen of leilu (raw), 3 fen of aconite (roasted until cracked, peeled, and navel removed), 3 fen of mangcao leaves, 1 liang of rhubarb (chopped and stir-fried), and 1 liang of Sichuan pepper (seeds and closed ends removed, stir-fried until sweating).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 84.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, wrap it in fresh cotton, and place it in a clean vessel. Soak in 3 sheng of vinegar overnight. Take 3 sheng of pork fat from the twelfth lunar month, render it in a pot to remove tendons and membranes, then wrap the herbal mixture in this rendered fat and place it back into the vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the mixture changes color and reaches the desired consistency. Strain out the herbal bundle, stir frequently until it forms a paste, and pour it into an oil-coated porcelain container, sealing it tightly.

Benefits

Effective for beriberi, rheumatic paralysis, pain and weakness in the hands and feet, fistulas and malignant sores, wind-toxin invasions, and abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Apply immediately to the affected area by rubbing it in.

Peony Paste,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 84.,Effective for beriberi, rheumatic paralysis, pain and weakness in the hands and feet, fistulas and malignant sores, wind-toxin invasions, and abdominal pain.

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