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Ash Ointment Made from Unkempt Hair

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Ash Ointment Made from Unkempt Hair,For chronic, damp sores that have persisted for years and are surrounded by raised, bluish skin.

Formulas Name : Ash Ointment Made from Unkempt Hair

Chinese Name : 乱发灰膏

Drug Formulation

1 fen of ash from tangled hair, 1 fen of snake-shedding ash, 1 liang of lard.

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 134.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For chronic, damp sores that have persisted for years and are surrounded by raised, bluish skin.

Instructions for Use

Mix with lard to form a paste. First, combine 1 sheng of malt powder with 2 sheng of lime water, stirring until uniform. Wash the sore, then apply the paste to the affected area 3–5 times daily.

Ash Ointment Made from Unkempt Hair,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 134.,For chronic, damp sores that have persisted for years and are surrounded by raised, bluish skin.

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