Five Tigers Miraculous Ointment,From *Selected Precious Family-Transmitted Formulas by Ding Ganren*.,Effective for all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as back-spreading sores, mouth-facing sores, and boils of all sizes; also treats headaches.
Five Tigers Miraculous Ointment
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Formulas Name : Five Tigers Miraculous Ointment
Chinese Name : 五虎神效膏
Drug Formulation
6 qian of centipede, 6 qian of raw Aconite, 6 qian of Sichuan Aconite, 6 qian of whole scorpion, 6 qian of bitter apricot kernels, 5 qian of white peony root,Qianghuo 5 qian, Suhexiang 5 qian, Astragalus 5 qian, Scrophularia 5 qian, Licorice Knots 5 qian, Soapberry 5 qian, Bletilla 8 qian, Red Peony 8 qian, Forsythia 8 qian, Du Huo 5 qian, Raw Rehmannia 8 qian, Wuyao 8 qian, White Lonicera 8 qian, Frankincense 8 qian, Cinnamon Bark 8 qian, Angelica 8 qian,8 qian of Trichosanthes seed pulp, 8 qian of Sophora root, 8 qian of roasted myrrh, 3 qian of snake shed, 1 liang of blood resin, 4 liang of bee hives (preferably with brood), 2 live large toads (or 3 small ones).
Source
From *Selected Precious Family-Transmitted Formulas by Ding Ganren*.
Processing
Add 8 qian of peach tree branches, 8 qian of willow tree branches, 8 qian of locust tree branches, 8 qian of jujube tree branches, and 8 qian of mulberry tree branches. Simmer with 11 jin of pure sesame oil, strain out the residue, and thicken the mixture with an appropriate amount of red lead to form a paste.
Benefits
Effective for all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as back-spreading sores, mouth-facing sores, and boils of all sizes; also treats headaches.
Instructions for Use
Apply externally to the affected area.
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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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Five Tigers Miraculous Ointment,Effective for all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as back-spreading sores, mouth-facing sores, and boils of all sizes; also treats headaches.