Owl Ointment

Owl Ointment,For pain in the tendons and bones, numbness in the hands and feet, scrofula, and unexplained swellings and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Owl Ointment

Chinese Name : 鸱鴞膏

Drug Formulation

1 owl, 1 liang 2 qian of pangolin scales (raw), 5 qian 5 fen of cinnamon twigs, 1 qian 5 fen of white angelica root, 3 qian 5 fen of Eupatorium,1 liang of Cornus officinalis fruit, 5 qian of Curcuma, 5 qian of red Poria, 6 qian of red peony root, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 5 qian of safflower, 6 qian of white peony root, 10 whole scorpions, 3 qian and 5 fen of ephedra, and 3 liang of Dendrobium.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Jinan Formula).

Processing

Using 38 liang of sesame oil, first deep-fry the owl until charred and remove the bones, then add the other herbs and fry together. Strain out the residue, and use 3 liang of cinnabar and 14 liang of mercury oxide to reduce to a paste.

Benefits

For pain in the tendons and bones, numbness in the hands and feet, scrofula, and unexplained swellings and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Spread the ointment on a piece of cloth and apply it to the affected area.

Note

Avoid spicy and aggravating foods.

Owl Ointment,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Jinan Formula).,For pain in the tendons and bones, numbness in the hands and feet, scrofula, and unexplained swellings and abscesses.

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