Cooling and Dampness-Draining Ointment，Formula by He Xiushan, cited in *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For abscesses. Caused by damp-heat descending to the lower part of the body; initially presenting with redness, swelling, and pain, as if scalded by boiling water or burned by fire.
Cooling and Dampness-Draining Ointment
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Formulas Name : Cooling and Dampness-Draining Ointment
Chinese Name : 清凉渗湿膏
Drug Formulation
Mineral lime.
Source
Formula by He Xiushan, cited in *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.
Processing
Dissolve mineral lime in a jar; the next day, skim off the layer that has formed on the surface of the water—resembling thin ice—and mix it with tung oil in equal parts to form a thick, creamy paste.
Benefits
For abscesses. Caused by damp-heat descending to the lower part of the body; initially presenting with redness, swelling, and pain, as if scalded by boiling water or burned by fire.
Instructions for Use
Apply 2–3 times daily; recovery occurs within a few days.
Note
Avoid eating pork.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Cooling and Dampness-Draining Ointment,For abscesses. Caused by damp-heat descending to the lower part of the body; initially presenting with redness, swelling, and pain, as if scalded by boiling water or burned by fire.