Wood Turtle Seed Ointment

Wood Turtle Seed Ointment,When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.

Formulas Name : Wood Turtle Seed Ointment

Chinese Name : 木鳖子膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Mu Bie Zi (remove the skin, chop into pieces the size of small beans; soak in 2 liang of clear oil for 1–2 nights; then simmer over low heat until the volume is reduced by half; remove the Mu Bie Zi; add 1 qian of beeswax; stir until well blended; once the wax has melted, strain through silk to remove the residue),1 qian of frankincense (ground separately into a fine powder; when the Mu Bie Zi oil and wax are about to solidify, quickly add it to the oil and stir continuously until well blended).

Source

From Volume 20 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Zhang Caiqing.

Processing

Store the mixture in a porcelain container.

Benefits

When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount to the painful, hardened areas of the muscles and skin, rubbing continuously until the mixture becomes extremely hot.

Wood Turtle Seed Ointment,From Volume 20 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Zhang Caiqing.,When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.

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