Deep Red Cinnabar Ointment,*Collected Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,For carbuncles, abscesses, facial sores, back sores, and all types of unknown malignant toxins.
Deep Red Cinnabar Ointment
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Formulas Name : Deep Red Cinnabar Ointment
Chinese Name : 大红朱砂膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of rosin (processed with scallion bulbs), 3 fen of musk, 3 fen of borneol, 1 liang of camphor, 1 liang of castor bean powder, 8 qian of bleached cinnabar, 1 qian of processed frankincense, 1 qian of processed myrrh (one formula adds 2 qian of croton seed powder).
Source
*Collected Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, place it in a large porcelain bowl with a lid, seal the opening with mulberry bark paper, and steam over water. Simmer for the duration of three sticks of incense, then mix thoroughly; do not expose to direct flame.
Benefits
For carbuncles, abscesses, facial sores, back sores, and all types of unknown malignant toxins.
Instructions for Use
To use, steam over water until dissolved, then spread and apply to the affected area.
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Deep Red Cinnabar Ointment,For carbuncles, abscesses, facial sores, back sores, and all types of unknown malignant toxins.