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Dampness-Removing Ointment

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Dampness-Removing Ointment,For dampness-related conditions causing pain in the joints throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Removing Ointment

Chinese Name : 除湿膏

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Guang胶, half a jin of ginger (pounded to extract juice), 1.5 qian of frankincense, and 1.5 qian of myrrh (powdered).

Source

*Preserving Life and Nourishing the Essence*, Volume 2.

Processing

Place the ingredients in a copper ladle, melt them over a fire, transfer the mixture to boiling water, stir thoroughly with a tendon, add a small amount of ground Sichuan pepper, stir again until uniform, and spread onto thick paper or silk.

Benefits

For dampness-related conditions causing pain in the joints throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area and warm it by holding it against a heated shoe sole.

Dampness-Removing Ointment,*Preserving Life and Nourishing the Essence*, Volume 2.,For dampness-related conditions causing pain in the joints throughout the body.

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