Dragon’s Blood Ointment

Dragon’s Blood Ointment,Boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Dragon’s Blood Ointment

Chinese Name : 血竭膏

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 liang, Angelica dahurica 1 liang, Rheum palmatum 1 liang (raw), Coptis chinensis 1 liang, Phellodendron amurense 1 liang, Trichosanthes kirilowii seeds 1 liang (shells removed), Sapindus mukorossi 1 liang,Chinese pepper 1 liang, Sophora flavescens 1 liang, Apricot kernels 1 liang, Dew-soaked bee hive 1 liang, Frankincense 3 liang, Myrrh 3 liang, Dragon’s Blood 3 liang, Tangled hair (from a man) 1 liang, Orpiment (finely ground, water-washed, stir-fried, and sun-dried) 6 liang, Sesame oil 8 liang.

Source

From *Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Except for frankincense, myrrh, and dragon’s blood, fry the remaining ingredients in oil until charred; remove the residue, add the hair, and stir until dissolved; then add the orpiment. Stir continuously with a willow branch until the consistency is just right; add the frankincense and other ingredients and mix thoroughly to form a paste.

Dragon’s Blood Ointment,From *Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 2.,Boils and abscesses.

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