Four Treasures Ointment

Four Treasures Ointment,After suffering from malaria, with alternating chills and fever causing severe wasting, the muscles gradually waste away; or, upon sudden recovery, smallpox may break out; or, while still suffering from malaria, smallpox may develop.

Formulas Name : Four Treasures Ointment

Chinese Name : 四珍膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 4 liang of honey, milk, and pear juice.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

After suffering from malaria, with alternating chills and fever causing severe wasting, the muscles gradually waste away; or, upon sudden recovery, smallpox may break out; or, while still suffering from malaria, smallpox may develop.

Instructions for Use

Simmer all ingredients together, add processed placenta, and take two spoonfuls with wine.

Four Treasures Ointment,*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 4.,After suffering from malaria, with alternating chills and fever causing severe wasting, the muscles gradually waste away; or, upon sudden recovery, smallpox may break out; or, while still suffering from malaria, smallpox may develop.

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