Ointment for Chapped Hands

Ointment for Chapped Hands,For cracked and painful backs of the hands in winter.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Chapped Hands

Chinese Name : 不龟手膏

Drug Formulation

4 liang of lard, 2 liang of beeswax (melted; add after removing from heat), 1 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Cimicifuga, 1 qian of Saponaria, 5 fen of cloves, and 2 fen of musk.

Source

*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly into the oil and beeswax mixture.

Benefits

For cracked and painful backs of the hands in winter.

Instructions for Use

First, wash hands thoroughly with scallion broth, wipe them dry, and warm them by the fire. Take a small amount of the ointment and rub it into the palm until the hand is well-moistened with oil. Remove the excess ointment, then hold the hand over the fire, rubbing it until the oil is completely absorbed.

Ointment for Chapped Hands,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.,For cracked and painful backs of the hands in winter.

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