Frankincense Poultice Formula

Frankincense Poultice Formula,For a boil on the back.

Formulas Name : Frankincense Poultice Formula

Chinese Name : 乳香贴方

Drug Formulation

Frankincense (ground) and beeswax (high-quality)—equal parts each.

Source

*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 131.

Processing

Place both ingredients in a crucible and melt them together; pour the mixture into water, adjusting the amount according to the size of the sore.

Benefits

For a boil on the back.

Instructions for Use

Melt the mixture again over a fire, spread it on a piece of silk or paper, and apply it to the affected area. Press firmly with your hand to ensure it adheres to the skin, as this remedy dries quickly. Change the dressing three times a day. Swelling subsides and pain ceases. If a pus head has already formed and is about to rupture, it will also gradually shrink.

Frankincense Poultice Formula,*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 131.,For a boil on the back.

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