Divine Response “Surpasses Heaven” Ointment，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 41.，For men and women suffering from qi stagnation in the left or right flanks, the central chest, or the upper back—manifesting as blood clots or qi knots—or for those who have damaged the five viscera to the point of life-threatening conditions due to excessive consumption of alcohol or sexual activity, resulting in diminished vitality and physical weakness; as well as for children and adults alike, for all types of abdominal masses.
Divine Response “Surpasses Heaven” Ointment
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Formulas Name : Divine Response "Surpasses Heaven" Ointment
Chinese Name : 神应比天膏
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis (dried), 5 qian of Astragalus membranaceus, 5 qian of Citrus aurantium peel, 3 qian of dried tangerine peel (white pith removed), 8 black plums (pitted),2 liang of Chebulic Myrobalan bark (roasted), 16 pieces of Trichosanthes seed (shelled), 16 hawthorn fruits, 24 peach kernels, 5 qian of Safflower, a pinch of musk, 3.5 qian of Acorus tatarinowii (roasted), 3.5 qian of Curcuma zedoaria (roasted),3 qian of areca nut, 3 qian of white cardamom, 3 qian of Phellodendron bark, 3 qian of soapberry (peeled and string removed), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis root tips, 3.5 qian of myrrh, 2.5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of kelp, 0.5 fen of croton seed powder, 2.5 qian of licorice, and 16 pangolins (roasted with vinegar until golden brown).
Source
From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 41.
Processing
Exclude musk, myrrh, frankincense, and croton seed powder from the above list. Grind all the remaining herbs (away from iron utensils) into an extremely fine powder. Use 14 liang of clear fragrant oil and 2 liang of beeswax; boil until it comes to a boil several times. Then add the herbal powder to a sand pot and simmer until it does not disperse even when a drop of water is added. Only then add the four ingredients—musk, myrrh, frankincense, and croton seed powder—and transfer the mixture to a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For men and women suffering from qi stagnation in the left or right flanks, the central chest, or the upper back—manifesting as blood clots or qi knots—or for those who have damaged the five viscera to the point of life-threatening conditions due to excessive consumption of alcohol or sexual activity, resulting in diminished vitality and physical weakness; as well as for children and adults alike, for all types of abdominal masses.
Instructions for Use
Adjust the amount of the paste according to the severity of the condition and apply it as a poultice; if itching occurs, scratch the area back and forth with a wooden comb.
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Divine Response "Surpasses Heaven" Ointment,For men and women suffering from qi stagnation in the left or right flanks, the central chest, or the upper back—manifesting as blood clots or qi knots—or for those who have damaged the five viscera to the point of life-threatening conditions due to excessive consumption of alcohol or sexual activity, resulting in diminished vitality and physical weakness; as well as for children and adults alike, for all types of abdominal masses.