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Asphalt Ointment,Moist.

Formulas Name : Asphalt Ointment

Chinese Name : 沥青膏

Drug Formulation

Rosin (extract 1 bowl of juice each from fresh ginger, scallion whites, Chinese chive whites, garlic, white impatiens, Epimedium, and phyllanthus root; add 1 bowl each of rice wine, rice vinegar, and children’s urine; process the rosin in sequence once, then simmer with water) 1 liang,Chuanwu 1 liang, Caowu 1 liang, Cangzhu 1 liang, White Mustard Seed 1 liang, Bi Ma Seed 1 liang, Cassia Bark 1 liang, Dried Ginger 1 liang, Fermented Dough 1 liang, Guang Gelatin 4 liang, Camphor 1 liang.

Source

From *Li Ye*.

Processing

Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow the rosin to set.

Benefits

Moist.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a poultice.

Asphalt Ointment,From *Li Ye*.,Moist.

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