Empirical Addition: Qilin Frankincense Ointment，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 191), citing the *Formulas of the Ruizhu Hall*.，For all types of hard, swollen, and painful sores, as well as those with pus discharge, ulceration, and tissue necrosis; also treats necrotic tissue that fails to slough off.
Empirical Addition: Qilin Frankincense Ointment
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Formulas Name : Empirical Addition: Qilin Frankincense Ointment
Chinese Name : 经验加麒麟乳香膏
Drug Formulation
Southern Frankincense 1 liang, Myrrh half a liang, Pine Resin 5 liang, Tiantai Wuyao 1 liang, Trichosanthes Seed 3 qian (use the kernel, remove the skin; 2 qian), Angelica Root 3 qian, Red Peony Root 3 qian, Vegetable Oil 2 liang, Dragon’s Blood 3 qian.
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 191), citing the *Formulas of the Ruizhu Hall*.
Processing
Of the above ingredients, except for Frankincense, Myrrh, Pine Resin, and Dragon’s Blood (the four mentioned above), soak the four ingredients—including Wuyao—in the aforementioned vegetable oil for five days. Simmer them together over low heat until the mixture boils several dozen times, then strain out the residue. Let the liquid settle overnight to clarify. Add the Southern Frankincense and the remaining ingredients, and stir continuously with a willow wood spatula until it forms a paste.
Benefits
For all types of hard, swollen, and painful sores, as well as those with pus discharge, ulceration, and tissue necrosis; also treats necrotic tissue that fails to slough off.
Instructions for Use
Apply externally to the affected area.
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Empirical Addition: Qilin Frankincense Ointment,For all types of hard, swollen, and painful sores, as well as those with pus discharge, ulceration, and tissue necrosis; also treats necrotic tissue that fails to slough off.