Miraculous Life-Restoring Ointment,From *Ruizhutang Fang*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 176.,Effective for treating boils, carbuncles, abscesses, and toxic sores; chronic leg ulcers; injuries from blows, falls, or fractures; hidden toxins erupting on the back; wounds from knives or axes; arrowheads lodged in the flesh; and bites from snakes or dogs.
Miraculous Life-Restoring Ointment
Formulas Name : Miraculous Life-Restoring Ointment
Chinese Name : 神效回生膏
Drug Formulation
20 branches of locust tree, 20 branches of willow, 20 branches of peach, 20 branches of elm, 20 branches of goji (tender branches, each 2 cun long), and 20 branches of mulberry (for the above six types of branches, peel off the tender bark; use 3 sheng of clear oil,simmer over low and high heat in a large earthenware pot until all the moisture from the tender bark has been extracted; then strain the oil), 1.5 liang of Angelica dahurica, 1.5 liang of Bletilla striata, 1.5 liang of Cynanchum atratum, 1.5 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 liang of Rheum palmatum, 1.5 liang of Phellodendron amurense, 1.5 liang of Paeonia rubra,1.5 liang of Apricot Kernels, 1.5 liang of Castor Seeds (chop the above herbs into small pieces, soak them in the oil until thoroughly saturated, then simmer over low heat; remove the herb residue and strain the oil again.Add 12 liang of orpiment in three separate batches, simmering in the oil until it turns black; the mixture is ready when a strand dipped in the medicated oil does not disperse when dropped into water), 5 qian of dragon’s blood, 5 qian of realgar, 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, and 3 qian of mercury oxide.
Source
From *Ruizhutang Fang*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 176.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder. Place it in slightly warm oil, transfer the mixture to a clay jar, cover the opening, and bury it in the ground for 3 days to remove the toxic properties of the heat.
Benefits
Effective for treating boils, carbuncles, abscesses, and toxic sores; chronic leg ulcers; injuries from blows, falls, or fractures; hidden toxins erupting on the back; wounds from knives or axes; arrowheads lodged in the flesh; and bites from snakes or dogs.
Instructions for Use
Apply freely to the affected area; symptoms will subside within two days.
Miraculous Life-Restoring Ointment,Effective for treating boils, carbuncles, abscesses, and toxic sores; chronic leg ulcers; injuries from blows, falls, or fractures; hidden toxins erupting on the back; wounds from knives or axes; arrowheads lodged in the flesh; and bites from snakes or dogs.