Cold-Resisting Ointment

Cold-Resisting Ointment,For those with a weak constitution who experience chills in the back, or who are reluctant to remove clothing even in summer; for women who, after childbirth, have had wind invade their meridians, resulting in persistent cold pain; or for cold pain in the hands and feet that penetrates to the bones; it also treats lower back pain, all types of cold-induced arthralgia, and dampness.

Formulas Name : Cold-Resisting Ointment

Chinese Name : 御寒膏

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of ginger (extract the natural juice), 3 liang of bovine gelatin, 1.5 qian of frankincense, and 1.5 qian of myrrh.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 10.

Processing

Melt the ingredients in a copper spoon, transfer to boiling water, and simmer while stirring with a willow twig until a paste forms; add a small amount of ground Sichuan pepper and stir until well blended.

Benefits

For those with a weak constitution who experience chills in the back, or who are reluctant to remove clothing even in summer; for women who, after childbirth, have had wind invade their meridians, resulting in persistent cold pain; or for cold pain in the hands and feet that penetrates to the bones; it also treats lower back pain, all types of cold-induced arthralgia, and dampness.

Instructions for Use

Spread the ointment on rice paper and apply it to the affected area; warm it by holding it over the sole of a shoe. Leave it on for 5–7 days; if small blisters form, they are harmless.

Cold-Resisting Ointment,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 10.,For those with a weak constitution who experience chills in the back, or who are reluctant to remove clothing even in summer; for women who, after childbirth, have had wind invade their meridians, resulting in persistent cold pain; or for cold pain in the hands and feet that penetrates to the bones; it also treats lower back pain, all types of cold-induced arthralgia, and dampness.

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