Coal-Red Ointment,*Integrative Chinese and Western Dermatology*.,Psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis.
Coal-Red Ointment
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Formulas Name : Coal-Red Ointment
Chinese Name : 煤红膏
Drug Formulation
30g Jinghong Powder, 4g Lima Cone (the medicinal powder remaining at the bottom of the pot after alchemical refinement), 4g white wax, 70g petroleum jelly, and an appropriate amount of coal tar.
Source
*Integrative Chinese and Western Dermatology*.
Processing
First, mix the first four ingredients to form a Jinghong Powder ointment; then, mix the Jinghong Powder ointment with coal tar in different ratios to prepare 1.10% (90g to 10g), 2.15% (85g to 15g), and 3.20% (80g to 20g) Coal Red Ointments.
Benefits
Psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis.
Instructions for Use
Before application, take a bath to remove scales, then apply the Coal-Red Ointment topically and dust with talcum powder. Change the dressing every 1–2 days, starting with a low-concentration Coal-Red Ointment and gradually increasing the concentration as lesions subside.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Coal-Red Ointment,Psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis.