Cold Gold Ointment，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 134.，For scalds, fistulas, scrofula, malignant sores, and traumatic wounds.
Cold Gold Ointment
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Formulas Name : Cold Gold Ointment
Chinese Name : 冷金膏
Drug Formulation
1 sheng of oil, half a sheng of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed, both halves of each kernel), half a liang of ash from tangled hair, 3 liang of Phellodendron bark (powdered), half a liang of quicklime, a small amount of yellow dog fat, and 1 mouse (skinned and chopped).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 134.
Processing
First, boil the oil; then add the mouse and hair. Once the mouse meat is fully dissolved, remove the bones and continue boiling. Add the remaining ingredients and boil until the mixture turns black. If the consistency is too thin, add 3–5 liang of wax. Once the desired consistency is reached, spread the mixture onto clean cloth or soft paper.
Benefits
For scalds, fistulas, scrofula, malignant sores, and traumatic wounds.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the affected area.
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Cold Gold Ointment,For scalds, fistulas, scrofula, malignant sores, and traumatic wounds.