Five-Life Ointment

Five-Life Ointment,For severe pain in the lower back and legs, making it impossible to stand or sit.

Formulas Name : Five-Life Ointment

Chinese Name : 五生膏

Drug Formulation

Aconite root 1 liang, Evodia fruit 1 liang, Cnidium fruit 1 liang, Angelica root 1 liang, Cinnamon bark 1 liang.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 44.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For severe pain in the lower back and legs, making it impossible to stand or sit.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 spoonful, mix with fresh ginger juice, spread it on wax paper, and apply it to the painful area.

Five-Life Ointment,From *Shenghui*, Volume 44.,For severe pain in the lower back and legs, making it impossible to stand or sit.

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