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Duanxu Ointment

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Duanxu Ointment,When a rash affects the eyes, causing swelling and pain that prevents them from opening.

Formulas Name : Duanxu Ointment

Chinese Name : 断续膏

Drug Formulation

Duanxu (i.e., cicada slough, thoroughly washed).

Source

From *Danliao Fang*, citing *Baosheng Fang* (see *Yifang Leiju*, Vol. 264).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

When a rash affects the eyes, causing swelling and pain that prevents them from opening.

Instructions for Use

Apply a paste mixed with peppermint juice; the eyes will open after 1–2 applications. If a child has a rash with black crusts that will not break open, mix 1 qian with warm, boiled water and administer orally—the crusts will break open. This formula may also be taken by nursing mothers.

Duanxu Ointment,From *Danliao Fang*, citing *Baosheng Fang* (see *Yifang Leiju*, Vol. 264).,When a rash affects the eyes, causing swelling and pain that prevents them from opening.

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