Frankincense and Golden Thread Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 313.,For all types of sores and swellings.
Frankincense and Golden Thread Ointment
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Formulas Name : Frankincense and Golden Thread Ointment
Chinese Name : 乳香金丝膏
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Scrophularia root, 2 liang of Scutellaria root, 2 liang of willow twigs, 2 liang of locust twigs, 2 liang of Angelica root, and 1 liang of frankincense.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 313.
Processing
Use 1 jin of sesame oil; simmer the herbs over low heat until the mixture turns black, then strain out the residue. Add 4 liang of orpiment, sift it through a fine sieve, and continue simmering until the mixture turns black and does not disperse when a drop is placed in water.
Benefits
For all types of sores and swellings.
Instructions for Use
Apply cold on a piece of paper and affix to the affected area. Use half a jin of sesame oil; the total ingredients amount to 6 liang. Use 3 liang of orpiment in summer, 2.5 liang in winter, and 2 liang 8 qian in spring and autumn.
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Frankincense and Golden Thread Ointment,For all types of sores and swellings.