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Bamboo Shavings Paste,For yellow, oozing, hot sores.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Shavings Paste

Chinese Name : 竹茹膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of pure sesame oil, 2 liang of blue frankincense, 1 small ball of green bamboo shavings, 2–7 apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed).

Source

*Ji Sheng*, Volume 8.

Processing

Place the above ingredients in the sesame oil and simmer over low heat until the almonds turn yellow; strain out the residue, add half a liang of ground pine resin, and boil down into a paste.

Benefits

For yellow, oozing, hot sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount to the sore each time.

Bamboo Shavings Paste,*Ji Sheng*, Volume 8.,For yellow, oozing, hot sores.

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