Ding Ointment，*Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 179, citing *Smoke and Mist: Formulas of Divine Efficacy*.，Boils. This condition arises from exposure to seasonal imbalances, carelessness regarding sexual activity or alcohol consumption, food prepared in copper vessels, or sweat dripping into food.
Ding Ointment
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Formulas Name : Ding Ointment
Chinese Name : 涂丁膏
Drug Formulation
White part of scallions from the previous year (if unavailable, fresh scallions may be sliced and ground into a paste); white sand honey (if unavailable, fresh honey may be used).
Source
*Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 179, citing *Smoke and Mist: Formulas of Divine Efficacy*.
Benefits
Boils. This condition arises from exposure to seasonal imbalances, carelessness regarding sexual activity or alcohol consumption, food prepared in copper vessels, or sweat dripping into food.
Instructions for Use
Grind the scallions into a paste, add a few drops of honey, and mix thoroughly until it resembles a medicated ointment. First, gently scrape the affected area; whether or not blood appears, apply the ointment and cover it with cotton or silk. After walking a distance of one li, the sore will feel painful; wait a while longer, and the abscess will naturally discharge. Then apply a wound-healing ointment to the area.
Note
Strictly avoid consuming toxic substances.
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Ding Ointment,Boils. This condition arises from exposure to seasonal imbalances, carelessness regarding sexual activity or alcohol consumption, food prepared in copper vessels, or sweat dripping into food.