Blood-Residue Ointment

Blood-Residue Ointment,For malignant sores that have long failed to heal, chronic leg ulcers that have persisted for years, and chronic scrofula that has long been ulcerated, where the wound exudes excessive fluid but no pus.

Formulas Name : Blood-Residue Ointment

Chinese Name : 血余膏

Drug Formulation

4 liang of clean human hair from a healthy adult, 4 liang of clean pig bristles, 4 liang of clean sheep’s wool, 4 liang of clean chicken feathers, and 4 liang of clean goose feathers (all washed and sun-dried; remove the hard central quills from the chicken and goose feathers); 2 liang of lard (membranes removed, cleaned); 2 liang of tung oil; 20 liang of sesame oil; 2 liang of white Sichuan camphor; 1 qian of borneol; and 1 qian of musk.

Source

From *Outline of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For malignant sores that have long failed to heal, chronic leg ulcers that have persisted for years, and chronic scrofula that has long been ulcerated, where the wound exudes excessive fluid but no pus.

Instructions for Use

First, combine the three types of oil with 5 liang of turtle shell and simmer for 20 minutes. Then add the feathers and scorch them until charred and dry. Remove from heat for a moment, strain through fine silk to remove impurities, and simmer again over low heat. Add the white Sichuan zhan, borneol, and musk, then mix with 6 liang of finely sifted yellow lead oxide to form a paste. Spread the paste on oiled paper and apply to the affected area.Sanling Dan may be added to the mixture. Once this oil is prepared, a small amount of zinc-enriched powder may also be mixed in, and the mixture applied using cotton or gauze according to Western medical practices.

Blood-Residue Ointment,From *Outline of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.,For malignant sores that have long failed to heal, chronic leg ulcers that have persisted for years, and chronic scrofula that has long been ulcerated, where the wound exudes excessive fluid but no pus.

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