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General’s Ointment,For injuries accompanied by swelling and pain, with stagnant blood that has not dissipated and flows as a purplish-black discharge, or for facial injuries resulting in a bluish-black discoloration.

Formulas Name : General’s Ointment

Chinese Name : 将军膏

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For injuries accompanied by swelling and pain, with stagnant blood that has not dissipated and flows as a purplish-black discharge, or for facial injuries resulting in a bluish-black discoloration.

Instructions for Use

Mix with fresh ginger juice and apply to the affected area.

General’s Ointment,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 16.,For injuries accompanied by swelling and pain, with stagnant blood that has not dissipated and flows as a purplish-black discharge, or for facial injuries resulting in a bluish-black discoloration.

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