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Centipede Ointment,For chronic leg ulcers that have been present for many years, are black, rotten, foul-smelling, and painful, and have not responded to other treatments.

Formulas Name : Centipede Ointment

Chinese Name : 蜈蚣饯

Drug Formulation

2 liang of tung oil, 1 qian of Du Huo, 1 qian of Bai Zhi, 1 qian of licorice, and 1 qian of centipede.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For chronic leg ulcers that have been present for many years, are black, rotten, foul-smelling, and painful, and have not responded to other treatments.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above herbs in tung oil until it comes to a rolling boil. Wash the leg ulcer clean, then mix wheat flour with water to form a ring and place it around the edges of the ulcer to prevent air from escaping and the oil from seeping out. Keep the leg flat, and use a teaspoon to gradually fill the ring with hot oil. Once the oil has cooled, remove the ring; the necrotic tissue and wind-toxin will naturally slough off. Then apply the detoxifying Zijing Ointment, cover with paper, and secure with silk—change the dressing every 3 days.

Note

After recovery, avoid trigger foods and stick to steamed or stir-fried dishes for one year.

Centipede Ointment,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,For chronic leg ulcers that have been present for many years, are black, rotten, foul-smelling, and painful, and have not responded to other treatments.

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