Golden Thread Plaster,From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 7.,For contusions, sprains, and pain from strain; for rheumatic pain.
Golden Thread Plaster
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Formulas Name : Golden Thread Plaster
Chinese Name : 金丝膏药
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 5 qian of Angelica dahurica, 5 qian of Paeonia rubra, 5 qian of Euphorbia lathyris, 5 qian of Rheum palmatum, 5 qian of Aconitum carmichaeli, 4 liang of sesame oil, half a jin of bitumen, half a jin of colophony, 2 qian 5 fen of frankincense (ground separately), and 2 qian 5 fen of myrrh (ground separately).
Source
From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 7.
Processing
Combine the first 8 ingredients with 4 liang of sesame oil and simmer until thickened; strain out the residue. Adjust the consistency of the asphalt and colophony during simmering—softer in winter, harder in summer. Add frankincense and myrrh just before application.
Benefits
For contusions, sprains, and pain from strain; for rheumatic pain.
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Golden Thread Plaster,For contusions, sprains, and pain from strain; for rheumatic pain.