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Gan’s Black Ointment

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Gan’s Black Ointment,For all types of wounds throughout the land that medical treatments cannot cure—those caused by parasites—

Formulas Name : Gan’s Black Ointment

Chinese Name : 甘氏乌膏

Drug Formulation

Mercury 1 liang, Coptis 2 liang, Ink 2 qian.

Source

From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 17, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

Mix the above three ingredients with pork fat, grind thoroughly until smooth, and blend until it has the consistency of lard.

Benefits

For all types of wounds throughout the land that medical treatments cannot cure—those caused by parasites—

Instructions for Use

Apply this ointment. Recovery will follow within 2–3 days.

Gan’s Black Ointment,From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 17, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,For all types of wounds throughout the land that medical treatments cannot cure—those caused by parasites—

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