Cockle Ointment

Cockle Ointment,Boils.

Formulas Name : Cockle Ointment

Chinese Name : 苍耳膏

Drug Formulation

2 he of cocklebur seeds, 2 he of Chinese mint seeds, 2 he of castor seeds, half a liang of beeswax, 1 liang of frankincense, 1 liang of white cat feces, 1 liang of Shichangsheng, 1 liang of Chinese angelica root, 1 liang of scutellaria root,1 liang of Gaobin, 2 liang of Scrophularia, 1 liang of Clove, 1 liang of Dried Purslane, 1 liang of Realgar (finely ground), 1 liang of Toad Ash, and 1 liang of Frankincense (finely ground).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 64.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients. Simmer in 3 jin of lard until it boils 20–30 times, then strain out the residue. Next, add frankincense and beeswax, and simmer for another 2–3 boils. Allow to cool, then add realgar and toad ash, stirring until evenly mixed. Transfer to a porcelain container and seal tightly.

Benefits

Boils.

Instructions for Use

Apply to a piece of old cloth and apply to the affected area three times daily.

Cockle Ointment,From *Shenghui*, Volume 64.,Boils.

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