Southern Aconite Paste

Southern Aconite Paste,For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.

Formulas Name : Southern Aconite Paste

Chinese Name : 南星膏

Drug Formulation

1 piece of raw large Pinellia, Aconite, Asarum, and Angelica dahurica.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 9.

Processing

Finely grind the ingredients into a thick, sticky paste; add 37 drops of good vinegar to form a paste. If fresh ingredients are unavailable, grind the dried ones into a powder and mix with vinegar to form a paste.

Benefits

For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.

Instructions for Use

First, prick the growth with a small needle to allow the qi to penetrate, then apply the ointment. If itching occurs, apply frequently.

Southern Aconite Paste,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 9.,For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.

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