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Extremely Effective Single-Wuwei Ointment,For toxic, hard, and painful abscesses or boils on the back.

Formulas Name : Extremely Effective Single-Wuwei Ointment

Chinese Name : 至效独乌膏

Drug Formulation

Duhuo, Cao Wu, Nanxing, and Cassia Bark, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For toxic, hard, and painful abscesses or boils on the back.

Instructions for Use

Apply a paste made with good rice vinegar to the affected area, leaving the tip exposed; cover with paper, and moisten with vinegar whenever it dries.

Extremely Effective Single-Wuwei Ointment，From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 11.，For toxic, hard, and painful abscesses or boils on the back.

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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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