Fire Dragon Ointment: Remarkably Effective for Dampness

Fire Dragon Ointment: Remarkably Effective for Dampness,For various forms of dampness invading the body, causing heaviness and pain in the lower back and knees, and damp pain in the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Fire Dragon Ointment: Remarkably Effective for Dampness

Chinese Name : 治湿神效火龙膏

Drug Formulation

Two ous of fresh ginger juice (simmered down to one ou using a large iron ladle); 2 liang of cowhide gelatin (clear and translucent) (dissolved by simmering in 1 zhan of water); 2 qian of musk (genuine) (finely ground).

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For various forms of dampness invading the body, causing heaviness and pain in the lower back and knees, and damp pain in the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the mixture by pouring the gelatin solution into the ginger juice, then simmer again. When the mixture becomes thick and sticky, stir in the musk powder. Allow it to cool until it reaches a suitable warmth. Measure the length, width, and depth of the affected areas on the hands and feet, then spread the mixture evenly over them. Once it has cooled and set, it will not stick to clothing or bedding; no oil paper is needed. Remove it gradually after 7–8 days, and repeat the process as described above. The condition will resolve on its own after no more than 6–7 applications.

Fire Dragon Ointment: Remarkably Effective for Dampness,From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 4.,For various forms of dampness invading the body, causing heaviness and pain in the lower back and knees, and damp pain in the hands and feet.

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