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Double Spirit Ointment,For all types of pain in tendons, bones, and muscles.

Formulas Name : Double Spirit Ointment

Chinese Name : 双灵膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Alpinia officinarum (stir-fried, coarsely chopped), half a liang of white mustard seeds (finely ground).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of pain in tendons, bones, and muscles.

Instructions for Use

Take 2.5 qian of the mixture per application, add half a liang of white flour, and mix with water to form a paste. Spread it on a piece of paper and apply to the affected area.

Double Spirit Ointment,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,For all types of pain in tendons, bones, and muscles.

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