Gum-Biting Ointment,From *Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.,For abscesses and boils with pus.
Gum-Biting Ointment
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Formulas Name : Gum-Biting Ointment
Chinese Name : 咬头膏
Drug Formulation
Copper vitriol, colophony, frankincense, myrrh, apricot kernels, raw Strychnos nux-vomica powder, and castor seeds—each in equal parts; croton seeds (with oil intact)—double the amount.
Source
From *Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.
Processing
Pound the above ingredients into a paste; for every liang of paste, add 1 fen of white arsenic, then pound again until uniform.
Benefits
For abscesses and boils with pus.
Instructions for Use
When ready to use, take a grain the size of a mung bean and place it on the affected area; cover with the ointment. Once it has ruptured, remove the ointment, wash the area clean, and apply a fresh layer of ointment.
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Gum-Biting Ointment,For abscesses and boils with pus.