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Cuttlefish Bone Ointment

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Cuttlefish Bone Ointment,For all types of sores and swellings.

Formulas Name : Cuttlefish Bone Ointment

Chinese Name : 乌贼骨膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cuttlefish bone (de-calcified and ground into powder), 1 liang of old ship ash (ground into powder), 3 liang of lead丹 (ground), and 12 liang of clear oil.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 130.

Processing

First, heat the oil until it boils, then add the lead丹. Stir with a willow wood spatula until it turns black. Immediately add the first two powdered ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. When a drop of the mixture forms beads in water, it is ready. Store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For all types of sores and swellings.

Instructions for Use

Apply by spreading on a piece of old cloth and applying to the affected area twice daily until healed.

Cuttlefish Bone Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 130.,For all types of sores and swellings.

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