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Didi Sheng Huang Ointment

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Didi Sheng Huang Ointment,For all types of malignant and toxic sores and swellings.

Formulas Name : Didi Sheng Huang Ointment

Chinese Name : 抵圣雄黄膏

Drug Formulation

Realgar 1 liang (finely ground), Orpiment 2 liang,1 fen of Frankincense (finely ground), 1 fen of Myrrh (finely ground), 1 fen of Dragon’s Blood (finely ground), half liang of Mithra (finely ground), half fen of Musk (finely ground), half fen of Cloves (powdered), 1 fen of Red Peony Root (chopped), 1 fen of Bletilla (chopped), 1 fen of White Smilax (chopped),1 fen of White Angelica (coarsely chopped), 1 fen of Uncharred Wood (coarsely chopped), 21 cun of locust twigs, 21 cun of willow twigs (use roots in winter and twigs in summer; combine with a ball of tangled hair, soak in water for one day, then strain), a ball of tangled hair the size of a gooseberry (thoroughly washed), half a jin of oil, 4 liang of wax.

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 63).

Processing

Decoct the herbs listed from Peony root downward in oil until Angelica dahurica turns reddish-brown; strain out the residue. Add the wax and the eight ingredients listed from Realgar onward. Stir continuously with a willow comb until the mixture turns black, then pour it into a porcelain dish.

Benefits

For all types of malignant and toxic sores and swellings.

Instructions for Use

Apply to an old piece of cloth according to the size of the sore and apply it to the affected area.

Didi Sheng Huang Ointment,*Shenghui* (Volume 63).,For all types of malignant and toxic sores and swellings.

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