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Five-Spice Ointment

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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.

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.

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.

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