Five-Spice Ointment,*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,Pain caused by qi stagnation forming masses, as well as all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores.
Five-Spice Ointment
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Formulas Name : Five-Spice Ointment
Chinese Name : 五香膏
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Sophora japonica twigs, 2 liang of Phellodendron amurense twigs, 2 liang of peach twigs, 2 liang of mulberry twigs, 2 liang of willow twigs.
Source
*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Pain caused by qi stagnation forming masses, as well as all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores.
Instructions for Use
Use 1 jin of sesame oil; simmer the branches until they turn black and withered, then strain thoroughly. Add 8 liang of water-washed yellow丹 to thicken the mixture. Once the ointment is formed, add 3 qian each of cloves, frankincense, wood fragrant, musk, and myrrh—all ground into fine powder—and stir until well blended. The consistency should be just right, neither too soft nor too hard.
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Five-Spice Ointment,Pain caused by qi stagnation forming masses, as well as all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores.