Yuanhua Root Ointment

Yuanhua Root Ointment,For “fish navel” carbuncles that have not healed despite prolonged treatment.

Formulas Name : Yuanhua Root Ointment

Chinese Name : 芫花根膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Yanhua root, 5 stems of pig’s tooth soapberry, 3 liang of white alum (burned until all liquid evaporates, then finely ground), and 3 he of black beans.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 64.

Processing

Soak the Yuanhua roots, soap pods, and black beans in 1 dou of vinegar for 3 days. Simmer in a cauldron over heat until reduced to 2 sheng. Strain, then transfer the liquid to a pot and simmer until reduced to 1 sheng. Add the white alum powder, stir until evenly mixed, remove from heat, and let it set into a paste.

Benefits

For “fish navel” carbuncles that have not healed despite prolonged treatment.

Instructions for Use

Spread the ointment on a piece of silk and apply it to the affected area; change the dressing twice daily.

Yuanhua Root Ointment,From *Shenghui*, Volume 64.,For “fish navel” carbuncles that have not healed despite prolonged treatment.

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