Cooling and Internal-Resolving Ointment,*The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 8.,For boils, back abscesses, carbuncles, and large and small furuncles.
Cooling and Internal-Resolving Ointment
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Formulas Name : Cooling and Internal-Resolving Ointment
Chinese Name : 清凉内消膏
Drug Formulation
2 jin of sesame oil, 1 liang 5 qian of rhubarb, 1 liang 5 qian of silver vine, 1 liang 5 qian of scutellaria, 1 liang 5 qian of sophora root, 1 liang 5 qian of schizonepeta, 1 liang 5 qian of scrophularia, 1 liang 5 qian of angelica dahurica, 1 liang 5 qian of dried silkworm, 1 liang 5 qian of phellodendron,Peach Kernels 1 liang 5 qian, Apricot Kernels 1 liang 5 qian, Fangfeng 1 liang 5 qian, Gardenia 1 liang 5 qian, Qianghuo 1 liang 5 qian, Duhuo 1 liang 5 qian, Bee Hive 1 liang 5 qian, Human Hair 1 liang 5 qian, Green Vine 1 liang 5 qian, Forsythia 1 liang 5 qian, Snake Shedding 1 liang 5 qian, Trichosanthes Seed 1 liang 5 qian, Sichuan Manchurian Tortoise Shell 1 liang 5 qian,Peony root 1 liang 5 qian, Pinellia tuber 1 liang 5 qian, Astragalus root 1 liang 5 qian, Angelica root 1 liang 5 qian, Coptis root 1 liang 5 qian.
Source
*The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 8.
Processing
Finely chop all the above herbs, place them in oil, and simmer over alternating low and high heat. When the Angelica dahurica turns purple, remove from heat, strain out the residue, and use 3 jin of realgar (previously rinsed with water and heated) along with 1 liang of musk (sifted). Gradually add these to the simmering herbal oil as it comes to a boil. Test the consistency by dripping a small amount into water; it should be soft yet firm and not sticky to the touch.
Benefits
For boils, back abscesses, carbuncles, and large and small furuncles.
Instructions for Use
For boils of all sizes that have appeared within 1–2 days, cut oil paper to fit the size of the sore and apply it evenly. Do not remove it; leave it in place until the sore has subsided, then remove it.
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Cooling and Internal-Resolving Ointment,For boils, back abscesses, carbuncles, and large and small furuncles.