Family Recipe: Yellow Ointment,From *Secret Mirror on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Syphilis*, Volume 2.,Genital sores, leg sores, or necrosis of the head and face caused by syphilis.
Family Recipe: Yellow Ointment
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Formulas Name : Family Recipe: Yellow Ointment
Chinese Name : 家方黄膏
Drug Formulation
100 qian of sesame oil, 100 qian of beeswax, 7 qian of beef tallow, 7 qian of coconut oil, 7 qian of lard, 3 qian of frankincense, 6 qian of curcuma, and 20 tobacco leaves and stems.
Source
From *Secret Mirror on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Syphilis*, Volume 2.
Processing
First, pour the sesame oil into an iron bowl and boil the tobacco stems over high heat until they are charred and withered. Next, melt the four types of wax, tallow, and oil over low heat; strain out the residue through coarse cloth; stir with a willow wood spatula; and when the ointment begins to set, gradually add the frankincense and turmeric powder, stirring continuously, then transfer to a porcelain container for storage.
Benefits
Genital sores, leg sores, or necrosis of the head and face caused by syphilis.
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Family Recipe: Yellow Ointment,Genital sores, leg sores, or necrosis of the head and face caused by syphilis.