Castor Bean Ointment

Castor Bean Ointment,For all types of tinea.

Formulas Name : Castor Bean Ointment

Chinese Name : 麻豆膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of sesame oil, 14 seeds of croton, 14 castor beans, and 7 blister beetles.

Source

The formula is from *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6; the name is found in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 8.

Processing

Simmer the three ingredients in sesame oil until they turn charred black; remove the dregs, then add 5 qian of white beeswax and 3 qian of aloe vera powder. Stir until well blended and store in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

For all types of tinea.

Instructions for Use

Scrape off the scab and apply the ointment.

Castor Bean Ointment,The formula is from *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6; the name is found in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 8.,For all types of tinea.

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