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Four-Huang Ointment

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Four-Huang Ointment,For all types of swollen abscesses.

Formulas Name : Four-Huang Ointment

Chinese Name : 四黄膏

Drug Formulation

Coptis rhizome 30 g, Scutellaria root 30 g, Rheum officinale 30 g, Phellodendron bark 30 g, Hibiscus leaf 30 g, Eupatorium leaf 30 g.

Source

From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhu Renkang*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. In a separate pot, heat 500 ml of sesame oil; add 125 g of beeswax and melt it. Remove from heat, then add the herbal powder and mix thoroughly to form a paste.

Benefits

For all types of swollen abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply a thin layer of the ointment to a piece of gauze, place it over the swollen area, and secure with adhesive tape.

Four-Huang Ointment,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhu Renkang*.,For all types of swollen abscesses.

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