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Five-Color Ointment,Boils on the back.

Formulas Name : Five-Color Ointment

Chinese Name : 五色膏

Drug Formulation

Aged slaked lime, Dongdan, and verdigris, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Liangfang Hebi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Boils on the back.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 fen of Western Yellow to the above mixture, then mix in egg white to form a paste. Spread the mixture between two sheets of old black umbrella paper, use a silver needle to pierce several holes in the paper, and apply the poultice to the affected area. If the mixture dries, mix the powder with egg white again and reapply. Repeat this process 3–4 times, and the condition will be cured.

Five-Color Ointment，From *Liangfang Hebi*, Volume 2.，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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