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External Deer Marrow Pills,For joint pain caused by deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : External Deer Marrow Pills

Chinese Name : 外鹿髓丸

Drug Formulation

Deer tibia marrow (regardless of whether sourced from hunters or butchers).

Source

From *Han’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

Boil to extract the oil, strain thoroughly, and for every 1 liang of oil, add 2 liang of refined honey; mix until well combined, then seal in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For joint pain caused by deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

For each use, mix with traditional formulas such as the Waist-Rubbing Ointment or the Nine Yang Pill; dissolve a small amount in old ginger decoction and rub onto the Kidney Shu acupoint.

External Deer Marrow Pills，From *Han’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 2.，For joint pain caused by deficiency-cold.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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