Crimson Boron Ointment,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,For all types of stubborn, chronic conditions in the lower body caused by cold, dampness, blood stasis, or wind.
Crimson Boron Ointment
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Formulas Name : Crimson Boron Ointment
Chinese Name : 绛硼膏
Drug Formulation
Half a jin of sesame oil, 1 liang of Schizonepeta, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper, 2 liang of locust tree twigs, and 5 qian of apricot kernels (soaked for 7 days).
Source
*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.
Processing
Decoct until dry, strain out the residue, add 1 liang of beeswax and melt it; remove from heat, then add 5 qian of borax, 2 qian each of frankincense, myrrh, and catechu, 1 qian of orpiment, and 2 qian of dragon’s blood; stir well and set aside for use.
Benefits
For all types of stubborn, chronic conditions in the lower body caused by cold, dampness, blood stasis, or wind.
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Crimson Boron Ointment,For all types of stubborn, chronic conditions in the lower body caused by cold, dampness, blood stasis, or wind.