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Beard-Twisting Ointment

Formulas Name : Beard-Twisting Ointment

Chinese Name : 捻须膏

Drug Formulation

Sour pomegranate.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 83, citing *Essential Book of Gold*

Processing

Before the sour pomegranate has fully ripened, make a small opening in the fruit while it is still on the branch, place mercury inside, then seal it with the original peel. Wrap it securely with hemp fiber and seal it with cow dung mud. Wait until it has been exposed to frost, then pick it and pour out the contents.

Instructions for Use

Wrap a pig’s gallbladder in it and dip it to form the ointment.

Beard-Twisting Ointment,From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 83, citing *Essential Book of Gold*,

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