Frankincense Paper

Category: Formulas

Frankincense Paper,Painful leg sores.

Formulas Name : Frankincense Paper

Chinese Name : 乳香法纸

Drug Formulation

Frankincense (finely ground into powder) 1 liang, licorice 1 liang 2 qian, mercury oxide 3 qian.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Processing

Take 4 sheets of oiled paper. Lay each sheet flat, sift 2 qian and 5 fen of frankincense powder evenly over it, fold the paper in half twice, then roll it into a 1-cun-wide roll. Fold the rolled paper into thirds, tie both ends with string, and use 1 liang and 2 qian of licorice root,3 bowls of water, and immerse the rolled medicated paper in the licorice decoction. Place a heavy object on top to weigh it down, and boil until the liquid comes to a rolling boil several times. Remove the paper, untie the string, and spread each sheet flat on a table. Sprinkle 3 qian of mercury oxide onto the frankincense layer on each sheet, then use a palm-fiber brush to spread it evenly. Lift the medicated paper while still damp and affix the side without medication to a board or wall. Allow to air-dry in the shade before storing for use.

Benefits

Painful leg sores.

Instructions for Use

Cut the paper to a size appropriate for the affected area. First, wash the sore with warm water, then apply the medicated side of the paper directly to the sore and secure it with a silk bandage. Change the dressing once every three days. If no fluid oozes from the sore after application, there is no need to change the dressing; it will heal on its own.

Frankincense Paper，From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.，Painful leg sores.

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