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Five-Yellow Ointment,All types of sores and swellings; eczema; impetigo.

Formulas Name : Five-Yellow Ointment

Chinese Name : 五黄膏

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb, Scutellaria, Phellodendron, Coptis, and Turmeric, each in equal parts.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

All types of sores and swellings; eczema; impetigo.

Instructions for Use

Mix with cold water and apply as a poultice.

Five-Yellow Ointment，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.，All types of sores and swellings; eczema; impetigo.

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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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