Golden Ointment,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 36.,For contusions and bruises, fractures and dislocations, cuts and lacerations, and burns from hot liquids or fire.
Golden Ointment
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Formulas Name : Golden Ointment
Chinese Name : 黄金膏
Drug Formulation
Half a jin of sesame oil, 1 liang of gambir.
Source
From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 36.
Processing
Simmer the sesame oil until a drop of water forms a bead; remove from heat, add 5 qian each of white beeswax and yellow beeswax, stir until melted, then add the gambir, stir until uniform, and store.
Benefits
For contusions and bruises, fractures and dislocations, cuts and lacerations, and burns from hot liquids or fire.
Instructions for Use
This ointment becomes more effective with age; if it has been stored for a long time and has hardened, add fresh sesame oil, simmer until melted, stir until uniform, let cool completely, and then apply.
Note
Do not use on those who have slit their throats, as gambir is toxic to humans.
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Golden Ointment,For contusions and bruises, fractures and dislocations, cuts and lacerations, and burns from hot liquids or fire.