Baoqi Ointment

Baoqi Ointment,Wounds from weapons; wounds from beatings.

Formulas Name : Baoqi Ointment

Chinese Name : 保赤膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 1 liang of Liu Jinu, 1 liang of Paulownia bark, 1 liang of men’s black hair (washed), 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of dragon’s blood, 8 qian of yellow beeswax, 8 qian of white beeswax, and 1 qian of dragon bone (calcined and soaked in a child’s urine).

Source

Formula by Qi Shaobao, cited in Volume 7 of *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*.

Processing

Combine the first six ingredients with 4 liang of sesame oil and simmer until they are completely dissolved. Strain out the residue. Return the oil to the pot, add the two types of wax, and stir continuously. Remove from heat and continue stirring until warm. Gradually add the four ingredients—frankincense, myrrh, dragon’s blood, and dragon bone—ground into a very fine powder, stirring thoroughly to blend. Allow to cool, then transfer to a porcelain container.

Benefits

Wounds from weapons; wounds from beatings.

Instructions for Use

Carry this with you into battle; when an injured person is encountered, apply it to the wound and wrap the area with silk.

Note

Keep away from drafts.

Baoqi Ointment,Formula by Qi Shaobao, cited in Volume 7 of *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*.,Wounds from weapons; wounds from beatings.

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