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Divine Clarity Ointment

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Divine Clarity Ointment,For various types of wind-induced stubborn arthralgia and stiffness of tendons and meridians; scabies, tinea, various itchy sores, fractures, and injuries from blows.

Formulas Name : Divine Clarity Ointment

Chinese Name : 神明膏

Drug Formulation

Qianhu 1 sheng, Bai Zhu 1 sheng, Bai Zhi 1 sheng, Chuanxiong 1 sheng (the above four herbs should all be sliced), Sichuan pepper (seeds removed) 1 sheng, Wu Zhu Yu 1 sheng, Fu Zi 30 pieces (peeled and sliced), Dang Gui 2 liang (sliced), Xi Xin 2 liang (sliced), Gui Xin 2 liang (sliced).

Source

Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 31 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Soak the above herbs in vinegar overnight until thoroughly saturated. Add 1 dou of refined pork fat and simmer over low heat until the mixture boils 10 times. Repeat this process nine times, raising and lowering the heat nine times each. When the Aconite Root and White Angelica turn yellow, strain out the residue; the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For various types of wind-induced stubborn arthralgia and stiffness of tendons and meridians; scabies, tinea, various itchy sores, fractures, and injuries from blows.

Instructions for Use

For external conditions, apply topically; for internal conditions, take a dose the size of a jujube pit with each serving, washed down with wine.

Divine Clarity Ointment,Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 31 of *Wai Tai*.,For various types of wind-induced stubborn arthralgia and stiffness of tendons and meridians; scabies, tinea, various itchy sores, fractures, and injuries from blows.

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