Cinnamon and Mustard Seed Paste

Cinnamon and Mustard Seed Paste,For contusions, fractures, and other injuries to the tendons and bones accompanied by unbearable pain.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon and Mustard Seed Paste

Chinese Name : 桂芸膏

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed): 1 liang; Cnidium seeds (ground): 1 liang; White mustard seeds (ground): 1 liang; Trichosanthes seeds (shelled and ground): 1 liang; Rhubarb (chopped): 1 liang; Decayed turtle shell (fried with butter): 1 liang; Tiger skull bone (fried with butter): 1 liang; Red dog skull bone (burned to ash): 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. For each application, spread a thin layer of millet porridge evenly on a piece of unbleached cloth and sprinkle one spoonful of the powder on top.

Benefits

For contusions, fractures, and other injuries to the tendons and bones accompanied by unbearable pain.

Instructions for Use

Wrap the mixture around the injured or fractured area, secure it with bamboo splints, and tie it with a rope. Remove the dressing every 1 fu and replace it with fresh medicine.

Cinnamon and Mustard Seed Paste,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.,For contusions, fractures, and other injuries to the tendons and bones accompanied by unbearable pain.

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