Clam Ointment

Clam Ointment,Chilblains.

Formulas Name : Clam Ointment

Chinese Name : 文蛤膏

Drug Formulation

Gallnut (baked until dry), lard.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the gallnuts into a fine powder and mix into a paste.

Benefits

Chilblains.

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment into the cracks. For frostbitten ears, apply a decoction of ginger juice; for frostbitten feet, wash with a decoction of eggplant roots; for frostbitten hands, apply a warm compress of lard mixed with rouge.

Clam Ointment,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.,Chilblains.

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