Apricot Kernel Paste

Apricot Kernel Paste,Facial Eczema.

Formulas Name : Apricot Kernel Paste

Chinese Name : 杏仁膏

Drug Formulation

Sulphur (finely ground), snail shells (small, naturally dead and dried ones are best; thoroughly cleaned of dirt), apricot kernels (skinned, roasted, and ground into a paste), wood fragrant, and rice flour—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 197.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder; add the apricot kernels, rice flour, and sulfur, and grind until uniform. Mix with bile and lard to form a thin paste.

Benefits

Facial Eczema.

Instructions for Use

Each night before bed, wash the face thoroughly with lightly salted water, pat dry, and apply the ointment to the affected area. At dawn, wash it off with warm water. For tinea versicolor, wash with rice washing water; apply the ointment 3–5 times until cured.

Apricot Kernel Paste,From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 197.,Facial Eczema.

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