Essence-Consolidating Ointment，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Tianjin Formula).，For physical weakness, nocturnal emissions and seminal leakage, testicular torsion and hernias, lower back pain and weak legs, as well as menstrual pain and leukorrhea in women, and abdominal pain and bloating.
Essence-Consolidating Ointment
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Formulas Name : Essence-Consolidating Ointment
Chinese Name : 固本膏
Drug Formulation
Raw Eucommia (Du Zhong) 2 liang 2 qian, Licorice (Gan Cao) 2 liang 2 qian, Purple-tipped Flower (Zi Shao Hua) 2 liang 2 qian, Raw Fennel (Sheng Hui Xiang) 2 liang 2 qian, Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di) 2 liang 2 qian, Raw Aconite (Sheng Fu Zi) 1 liang 1 qian, Huai Achyranthes (Hua Niu Xi) 2 liang 2 qian, Large Fennel (Da Hui Xiang) 2 liang 2 qian,9 qian of Cordyceps sinensis, 2 liang 2 qian of Cuscuta seed, 2 liang 2 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 liang 2 qian of raw Cuscuta stem, 1 qian of seahorse, 2 liang 2 qian of Dipsacus root, 2 liang 2 qian of Gastrodia tuber, 2 liang 2 qian of Cnidium monnieri, 2 liang 2 qian of Cistanche deserticola, and 1 pair of sheep kidneys.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Tianjin Formula).
Processing
Fry the above herbs in 15 jin of sesame oil until charred, remove the residue, filter thoroughly, and refine until a drop of the oil forms a bead. Then add 90 liang of Zhang Dan and stir until a paste forms;For every 15 jin of ointment base, mix in: 4 qian each of realgar powder and frankincense powder, 1 liang of clove powder, 2 liang 2 qian of cinnamon bark powder, 5 qian of Guangxi wood frankincense powder, 6 qian of raw dragon bone powder, 4 qian of myrrh powder, 2 qian of yangqishi powder, and 4 qian of raw cinnabar powder; stir until uniform. For each large plaster, use 1 liang of the purified oil; for each small plaster, use half a liang.
Benefits
For physical weakness, nocturnal emissions and seminal leakage, testicular torsion and hernias, lower back pain and weak legs, as well as menstrual pain and leukorrhea in women, and abdominal pain and bloating.
Instructions for Use
Apply externally: men should apply to the Shenshu acupoint; women should apply above the navel.
Note
Not to be used by pregnant women.
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Essence-Consolidating Ointment,For physical weakness, nocturnal emissions and seminal leakage, testicular torsion and hernias, lower back pain and weak legs, as well as menstrual pain and leukorrhea in women, and abdominal pain and bloating.