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Gardenia Capsule

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Gardenia Capsule,A splinter is embedded in the fingernail, causing pain but unable to be removed.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Capsule

Chinese Name : 栀子套

Drug Formulation

Half a Gardenia fruit (fill the shell completely with horse-fat).

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 140.

Benefits

A splinter is embedded in the fingernail, causing pain but unable to be removed.

Instructions for Use

Place the shell over the finger; if the affected area feels slightly itchy, the thorn will come out on its own, and it can then be removed with tweezers. This method also applies to a pinched finger.

Gardenia Capsule,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 140.,A splinter is embedded in the fingernail, causing pain but unable to be removed.

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