Eight-Spirit Ointment

Eight-Spirit Ointment,For all types of malignant sores.

Formulas Name : Eight-Spirit Ointment

Chinese Name : 八神膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Huangdan, 1 liang of Nanfen, a small amount of frankincense.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 22.

Benefits

For all types of malignant sores.

Instructions for Use

Place the first two ingredients together in a mortar and grind them finely until uniform; divide the mixture into 8 portions;Heat 4 liang of oil in a cauldron until hot; set the cauldron on the ground for a short while, then add 1 fen of the orpiment and white lead mixture to the oil. Use a green, flexible willow branch about the thickness of a finger to stir clockwise until thoroughly mixed (if the willow branch becomes charred at the tip, immediately remove the blackened part). Return the cauldron to the fire to heat the oil; repeat the process of setting the cauldron on the ground and adding 1 fen of the orpiment and white lead mixture, continuing this eight times;After all the cinnabar powder has been added, add 1 fen of ground frankincense to the oil and simmer together. Frequently drip the mixture onto water; if it disperses, simmer again; if it does not disperse, the medicine is ready for use.

Eight-Spirit Ointment,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 22.,For all types of malignant sores.

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