Five-Times Ointment，*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.，For chronic, stubborn, and severe tinea.
Five-Times Ointment
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Formulas Name : Five-Times Ointment
Chinese Name : 五倍膏
Drug Formulation
Gallnuts, in any amount.
Source
*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind into a powder and boil with aged rice vinegar to form a paste.
Benefits
For chronic, stubborn, and severe tinea.
Instructions for Use
For long-standing, stubborn tinea, first scratch the affected area until it breaks the skin, then apply the ointment. Reapply as it dries, continuing until the itching subsides.
Note
Avoid foods that induce wind or trigger allergic reactions.
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Five-Times Ointment,For chronic, stubborn, and severe tinea.