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Dipsacus Ointment

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Dipsacus Ointment,Wounds from metal projectiles.

Formulas Name : Dipsacus Ointment

Chinese Name : 续断膏

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Sichuan Dipsacus, 3 liang of Snake’s Mouth, 3 liang of Fangfeng.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 29, citing *Zhou Hou Fang*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

Wounds from metal projectiles.

Instructions for Use

Use 3 jin of lard and simmer it over an open hearth facing east. Simmer until the mixture rises and falls three times; when the ointment is ready, strain out the residue. For deep, large wounds, apply only to the edges; do not attempt to close the wound yet. For shallow, small wounds, apply the ointment over the entire area to promote healing, stop bleeding, and relieve pain. It may also be taken orally with wine in doses the size of an apricot kernel.

Dipsacus Ointment,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 29, citing *Zhou Hou Fang*.,Wounds from metal projectiles.

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