Ointment for Red and Swollen Gums

Ointment for Red and Swollen Gums,For stiff eyelids and eye pain: In the early stages, there is intermittent pain and distension; over time, the eyelids become swollen and hard, and the eyeball is painful. This is caused by accumulated heat in the diaphragm, with wind-toxin from the Liver Meridian surging upward to the eyes.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Red and Swollen Gums

Chinese Name : 焮肿膏

Drug Formulation

A small amount of talcum powder, 5 qian of beeswax, 5 qian of ground Daizhashi, 1 liang of fine porcelain powder, 1 liang of finely ground Phellodendron bark, and 1 liang of sesame oil.

Source

*The Golden Mirror: Ophthalmology*, Volume 78.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder; place them in a copper ladle with the oil and wax, and simmer together to form a paste.

Benefits

For stiff eyelids and eye pain: In the early stages, there is intermittent pain and distension; over time, the eyelids become swollen and hard, and the eyeball is painful. This is caused by accumulated heat in the diaphragm, with wind-toxin from the Liver Meridian surging upward to the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Ointment for Red and Swollen Gums,*The Golden Mirror: Ophthalmology*, Volume 78.,For stiff eyelids and eye pain: In the early stages, there is intermittent pain and distension; over time, the eyelids become swollen and hard, and the eyeball is painful. This is caused by accumulated heat in the diaphragm, with wind-toxin from the Liver Meridian surging upward to the eyes.

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